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YN03 PLU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,397 mi
Last recorded195,397 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 PLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 195,397 miles

Central rear stop lamp part inop

Pass 23 Apr 2018 188,249 miles

Offside + nearside rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2017 180,105 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 180,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 168,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 156,135 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 156,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 144,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 144,014 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 133,399 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside + nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 122,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside + nearside fron headlight adjuster inop

Fail 16 Mar 2012 122,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside + nearside fron headlight adjuster inop

Pass 11 Mar 2011 111,847 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside + nearside suspension top mounting bushes worn

rear n,o plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,847 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside + nearside suspension top mounting bushes worn

rear n,o plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2010 102,526 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

headlight adjuster switch inop

offside + nearside front brake discs worn

rear n,o plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2010 102,526 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

headlight adjuster switch inop

offside + nearside front brake discs worn

rear n,o plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2009 93,483 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 93,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2008 83,435 miles

offside + nearside front top suspension mounting rubber bushes worn

Pass 14 Feb 2007 72,887 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 72,887 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 61,653 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 PLU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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