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KW03 YFJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

141,670 mi
Last recorded141,670 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 YFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 141,670 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 138,173 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 138,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 138,102 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 135,075 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake low on effort

Fail 9 Oct 2023 137,071 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Recommend filters and oil change with engine flush.RS (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake low on effort

Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,929 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt difficult to clip into stalk.

Offside Rear Handbrake slightly low.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,671 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 124,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 118,080 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 118,080 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2015 105,303 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 105,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,830 miles

Front brake discs worn and rusty

Rear brake discs worn and rusty

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,772 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,709 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 79,432 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 72,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 64,353 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,770 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,308 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 49,308 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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

vehicle has undertray at front

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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KW03 YFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KW03 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 YFJ registered?

KW03 YFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is KW03 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 YFJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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