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YN03 VWG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,705 mi
Last recorded145,705 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 VWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 145,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 142,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes. full length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 142,914 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes. full length (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 142,648 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 131,897 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 131,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light is on

Fail 13 Mar 2017 121,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light is on

Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,328 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front no plate has some damage but still readable.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 111,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front no plate has some damage but still readable.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,607 miles

engine light on

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

engine light is on

Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light is on

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,276 miles

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

engine warning light on

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,954 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,590 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,017 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,065 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,139 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 VWG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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