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YX03 GYW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

252,509 mi
Last recorded252,509 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 GYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 252,509 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

door mirror glass has slight damage

Pass 25 Apr 2018 231,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 221,804 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 221,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 216,724 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 216,724 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 211,675 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 207,770 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 204,168 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 201,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 198,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight crack in offside door mirror glass

Pass 28 Apr 2010 195,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2009 190,231 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 187,337 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 163,552 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 131,823 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 GYW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YX03 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

YX03 GYW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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