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YS03 ZXJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,980 mi
Last recorded136,980 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 ZXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,980 miles

Nearside Rear spring slight damage at end

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 136,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear spring slight damage at end

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 135,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +slight wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened +end missing (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +slight wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 135,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +slight wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened +end missing (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +slight wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 130,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 130,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 114,717 miles

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from front

Fail 27 Jun 2013 114,704 miles

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

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from front

Pass 22 Aug 2012 106,560 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,748 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,241 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,681 miles

front brakes are on the out of balance limit so i advise the are checked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,203 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 28,702 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 ZXJ 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 YS03 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

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

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