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LY03 SFF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

228,155 mi
Last recorded228,155 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 SFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 228,155 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 226,710 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 225,343 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 223,183 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 221,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 221,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 219,326 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 219,326 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 214,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 211,348 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 211,348 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 208,363 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 205,664 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 205,664 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 205,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre tread cracking.

Underside of vehicle dirty due to standing for a period of time.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 199,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 192,334 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 192,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 169,184 miles

signs of dampness on power steering pipe

Pass 7 Jan 2009 156,371 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

n/s/f inner cv boot worn

Fail 7 Jan 2009 156,371 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner cv boot worn

Pass 9 Jun 2008 140,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 134,345 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 117,644 miles

minimum reserve travel to service brake pedal

Pass 20 Feb 2007 109,249 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 88,561 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 78,294 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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LY03 SFF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange 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 LY03 SFF, 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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LY03 SFF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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