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OV03 ZYK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,052 mi
Last recorded139,052 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ZYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 139,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 139,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 127,020 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 127,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 114,303 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 113,137 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,740 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,965 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 110,965 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,433 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 110,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 108,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 95,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 95,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,897 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 82,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,846 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 59,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,788 miles

Sat-Nav holders removed for test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2006 22,588 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 22,588 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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OV03 ZYK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OV03 ZYK, 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 OV03 ZYK registered?

OV03 ZYK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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