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YX03 GYZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,693 mi
Last recorded86,693 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2022 86,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 83,529 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,370 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Rotational noise when driven

brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 81,366 miles

Braking system leaking servo vacuum pipe leaking/split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,851 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 75,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,127 miles

Front tyres starting to perish side walls

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,126 miles

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

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,748 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,084 miles

bonnet release seized

exhaust blowing slightly

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,455 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four tyres wearing near limits

Pass 2 May 2012 54,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 53,768 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 51,032 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 51,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,456 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,205 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,885 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)

Pass 3 May 2006 27,679 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 GYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GYZ, 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 GYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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