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YN03 PFJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,379 mi
Last recorded171,379 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 PFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 171,379 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 171,379 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 150,968 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 2 Mar 2011 134,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded away from exhaust - exhaust still supported due to mountings design - but could cause rattle

Fail 22 Feb 2011 134,330 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded away from exhaust - exhaust still supported due to mountings design - but could cause rattle

Pass 27 Feb 2010 120,509 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn to approx 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit at 2.0mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 21 Feb 2009 106,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2008 83,498 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 83,498 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 66,582 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 50,144 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YN03 PFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN03 PFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN03 PFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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