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YS03 ZYB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,620 mi
Last recorded175,620 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 175,620 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 175,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 164,070 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 147,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 131,894 miles

offside rear brake disc slight corrosion and pitted

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 131,894 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slight corrosion and pitted

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 113,311 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 112,655 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,882 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 85,881 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,101 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 62,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,033 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 ZYB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YS03 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

YS03 ZYB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YS03 ZYB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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