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MC03 LYY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,779 mi
Last recorded147,779 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 LYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 147,779 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 147,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 144,042 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 144,042 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 141,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 141,265 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 138,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 133,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 129,760 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 129,760 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 122,811 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 122,811 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 114,762 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,750 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 106,744 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front inner rack ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,560 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,436 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 65,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,462 miles

n/s/f ind lens damaged

o/s/r 1/4 panel damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,104 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,666 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,986 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,848 miles

f/brake pads worn down near wear indicators

wiper blades rubbers torn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,161 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 40,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,184 miles

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

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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MC03 LYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MC03 LYY, 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 MC03 LYY registered?

MC03 LYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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