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YN03 YKS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

212,128 mi
Last recorded212,128 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 YKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 212,128 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front side mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 205,504 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front side mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 205,493 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage grill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front side mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 188,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front drop links bushes deterioted

nearside front wiper blade deterioted

offside front wishbone bush deterioted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 188,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front drop links bushes deterioted

nearside front wiper blade deterioted

offside front wishbone bush deterioted

Pass 21 May 2014 173,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 160,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front antii roll bar bush slightly worn

Pass 30 May 2013 145,345 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 129,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 121,806 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 64,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,062 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,169 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 40,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,643 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 26,643 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,498 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 YKS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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