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YV03 MFK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,341 mi
Last recorded173,341 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 MFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 173,341 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 173,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 164,128 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 164,085 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2020 150,018 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 149,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 142,912 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 142,706 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 135,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres bold inner edge just legal and perishing

rear bumper and boot lid damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 14 Jul 2017 123,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 123,540 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust centre support bracket broke

Fail 6 Jul 2016 113,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts worn (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust centre support bracket broke

Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,268 miles

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 19 Jun 2015 103,851 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,090 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 64,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,278 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,822 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,872 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Aug 2006 20,282 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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YV03 MFK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 YV03 MFK, 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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YV03 MFK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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