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YN03 ZSE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,011 mi
Last recorded88,011 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 88,011 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Fail 12 May 2022 88,011 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to suspension components

Pass 20 May 2021 87,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 86,166 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 84,367 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 81,461 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 78,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 74,098 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 69,506 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 69,497 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 65,682 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 62,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 58,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 54,607 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,799 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 49,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 45,127 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,304 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 32,810 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,251 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 ZSE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

YN03 ZSE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YN03 ZSE safe to buy?

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