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YN03 ZPZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,399 mi
Last recorded177,399 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 177,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 173,315 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 169,213 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 163,287 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 156,236 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 156,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 148,965 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 144,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 138,424 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 138,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 136,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 135,856 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 135,729 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 126,707 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 120,086 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 120,086 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 105,675 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 86,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 86,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 68,218 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 ZPZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

YN03 ZPZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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