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YN03 RCX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,034 mi
Last recorded144,034 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 144,034 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion offside & nearside sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 106,981 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 98,318 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 84,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 84,721 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,025 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,316 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,734 miles

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

damage to m/s outer sill

Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,490 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 RCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RCX, 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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What year was YN03 RCX registered?

YN03 RCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YN03 RCX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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