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YN03 PHV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,422 mi
Last recorded61,422 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 PHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,422 miles

Centre exhaust mount defective

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,990 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,406 miles

both front brake discs wasting on inner braking surfaces

Fail 1 Mar 2017 57,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front brake discs wasting on inner braking surfaces

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,491 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 55,491 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,558 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 93,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust mount inscure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,749 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS SPLIT

EXHAUST CORRODED.

FRONT BRAKE DISKS CORRODED

Fail 25 Feb 2011 44,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS SPLIT

EXHAUST CORRODED.

FRONT BRAKE DISKS CORRODED

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,480 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,910 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,826 miles

exhaust corroded

rear shock dirt covers split

Fail 17 Mar 2008 34,811 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

rear shock dirt covers split

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,423 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 29,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,282 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 23,282 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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