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YV03 RZW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,876 mi
Last recorded132,876 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 RZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,876 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 124,276 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 116,731 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 108,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,855 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 103,855 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,980 miles

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

OSF Tyre has cracks but not through to cords

Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,340 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 92,316 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 92,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,505 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,259 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 78,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 60,300 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 RZW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YV03 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

YV03 RZW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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