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YN03 ZRK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,263 mi
Last recorded258,263 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZRK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 258,263 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished & cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fanbelt tensioner noisy under load

lower gearbox steady slightly worn

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2019 258,255 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished & cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fanbelt tensioner noisy under load

lower gearbox steady slightly worn

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2018 247,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sill rusty

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Nov 2018 246,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sill rusty

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Nov 2017 237,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill rusty

Offside Front Outer sill rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 232,758 miles

engine cover fitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears near flexi joints (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

both nearside and offside front part of sill protective sealer peeling away

Pass 17 Jun 2016 232,641 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 232,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 221,839 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 220,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 184,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 154,093 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 144,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2013 144,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2012 133,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Dec 2010 121,855 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2010 121,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 105,826 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 105,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 91,509 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,697 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,722 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,961 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 53,961 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 ZRK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRK, 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 ZRK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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