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YS03 ZXB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

171,322 mi
Last recorded171,322 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 ZXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 171,322 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 171,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 161,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 152,924 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 152,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 147,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 136,966 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 125,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 115,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 103,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 90,504 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 83,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s & o/s sills.

Pass 9 May 2013 76,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center mounting defective

Pass 14 May 2012 70,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,031 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,423 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,663 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,198 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,053 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,344 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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YS03 ZXB 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 90%.

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 YS03 ZXB, 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 YS03 ZXB registered?

YS03 ZXB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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