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YN03 PKJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,001 mi
Last recorded128,001 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 PKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 128,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 112,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 107,286 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 99,971 miles

screw in 0/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2020 99,968 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

screw in 0/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 93,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,762 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Due to binding caliper. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Caliper binding.

Rear Slight blow from exhaust back silencer joint.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,384 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,109 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 78,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,363 miles

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

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

front under body tray loose

o/s/rear brake binding on slighly

Fail 27 Jun 2013 75,363 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

front under body tray loose

o/s/rear brake binding on slighly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall not exposing cords

o/s/f tyre worn down to the legal limit on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2012 72,324 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall not exposing cords

o/s/f tyre worn down to the legal limit on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,200 miles

n/s windscreen washer poor

o/s windscreen wiper deteriorating

Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,200 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s windscreen washer poor

o/s windscreen wiper deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,091 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin but passable

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,293 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,198 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)

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 PKJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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