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AY03 KOU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

189,006 mi
Last recorded189,006 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 189,006 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 174,690 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 165,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 155,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 139,164 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 138,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in u/joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges low visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs heavy corrosion also very weak/BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks have heavy corrosion of the casings (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear pads starting to crumble

Fail 5 Jul 2019 138,315 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drumstick/steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs have corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in u/joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges low visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs heavy corrosion also very weak/BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks have heavy corrosion of the casings (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear pads starting to crumble

Pass 4 Jul 2018 136,591 miles

ALL TYRE VAVLES DETEROIRATED

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS BREAKING UP

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS BADLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE-205/55/16-91W

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 136,591 miles

ALL TYRE VAVLES DETEROIRATED

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS BREAKING UP

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS BADLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE-205/55/16-91W

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 135,449 miles

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2017 135,449 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 134,921 miles

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

both front tyres showing slight wear on inner edges

brake pad wear sensor light on

Fail 7 Jul 2016 134,915 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres showing slight wear on inner edges

brake pad wear sensor light on

Pass 6 Jul 2015 133,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,145 miles

pad wear light on

Pass 9 Jul 2013 114,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 114,867 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,643 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,362 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Jul 2011 81,362 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,949 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,715 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads on minimum wear limits.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 58,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads on minimum wear limits.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 49,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspect front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,440 miles

Suspect front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,943 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 25 May 2006 29,405 miles

underbody shields fitted

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 KOU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AY03 KOU, 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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AY03 KOU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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