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YV03 PYD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,211 mi
Last recorded112,211 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 PYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 112,211 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 112,211 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,181 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 105,181 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,716 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,986 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 91,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,447 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 79,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,231 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,200 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 62,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,874 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 52,264 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 52,264 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,761 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,735 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,158 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,111 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,221 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 PYD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV03 PYD registered?

YV03 PYD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is YV03 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 PYD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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