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YX03 BFA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,301 mi
Last recorded93,301 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 93,301 miles

Nearside Front outer sill has slight damage

Fail 3 Apr 2017 93,497 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front outer sill has slight damage

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,086 miles

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

Nearside Front sill has some damage

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 87,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front sill has some damage

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 81,314 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 76,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,825 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,135 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 66,131 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 60,868 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,739 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2010 55,729 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage to nearside front sill

nearside rear tyre sidewall has slight cracking

nearside windscreen washer poor

Fail 27 Feb 2008 45,449 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,449 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,992 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,914 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 29,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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YX03 BFA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YX03 BFA, 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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YX03 BFA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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