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AY03 DXC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

31,756 mi
Last recorded31,756 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 31,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washers blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 29,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both No plates deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 26,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front No plate backing separated. (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 26,951 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF lower wishbone rear bush separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front No plate backing separated. (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 24,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front bottom wishbone rear bush starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 23,046 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 23,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 20,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 18,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 18,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 13,931 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 13,931 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 12,004 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 11,698 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 11,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 10,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 10,563 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 9,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,260 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 7,880 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 7,197 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 6,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,117 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 4,531 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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AY03 DXC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AY03 DXC, 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 AY03 DXC registered?

AY03 DXC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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