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YN03 PKD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,926 mi
Last recorded105,926 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 PKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 105,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 100,492 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,446 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,169 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 76,392 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 76,392 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,488 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 43,112 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,680 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 40,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,878 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 38,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 36,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,150 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,790 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,875 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,707 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,189 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,563 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,106 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 15,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,752 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 PKD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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