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YN03 PJJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,973 mi
Last recorded128,973 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 PJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 128,973 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 122,429 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 122,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,990 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 115,303 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 107,334 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 91,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 85,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,025 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 84,025 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,464 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 79,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,036 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 74,036 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,629 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,438 miles

advise shield loose at cat on exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2009 50,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,189 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,768 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 23,930 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 PJJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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