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YX03 DVF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,493 mi
Last recorded97,493 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 DVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2011 97,493 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

rear brake discs are slightly pitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,493 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

rear brake discs are slightly pitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,673 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 81,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2008 51,896 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,738 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 38,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some wear in front & rear brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,338 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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YX03 DVF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DVF, 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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What year was YX03 DVF registered?

YX03 DVF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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