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YN03 YJZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,503 mi
Last recorded159,503 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 YJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 159,503 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 159,502 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 146,470 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 143,390 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 27 Aug 2013 137,024 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 133,548 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 133,408 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 121,216 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 121,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 105,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,431 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 51,694 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,789 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 YJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

YN03 YJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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