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YV03 YMG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,162 mi
Last recorded69,162 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,162 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 68,955 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,411 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 65,411 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 61,645 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 56,840 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

2 x nail in OSR tyre

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,735 miles

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,762 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,795 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,010 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,212 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 10,575 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YMG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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