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MX03 YTJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,442 mi
Last recorded123,442 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 YTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 123,442 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 120,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 116,852 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 112,416 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 112,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,674 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 104,035 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 100,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,435 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

slight smear front wipers

Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,323 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 77,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,496 miles

all rear brake pipes oxidized under plastic coatings

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 71,496 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all rear brake pipes oxidized under plastic coatings

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,967 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,833 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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MX03 YTJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MX03 YTJ, 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 MX03 YTJ registered?

MX03 YTJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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