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OV03 ZYL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

105,169 mi
Last recorded105,169 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,169 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 105,160 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s under sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 103,782 miles

o/s outer sill slight damaged

vechile suspension lowered

Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,126 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 101,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,186 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 97,185 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 91,896 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,728 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 87,728 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,734 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 82,694 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,043 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres have cracks in the tread

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

offside rear door cannot be opened from inside

Fail 10 Nov 2016 77,940 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both front (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres have cracks in the tread

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

offside rear door cannot be opened from inside

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,674 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,369 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 71,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,333 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 61,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,551 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,558 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,565 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,773 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 32,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,858 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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OV03 ZYL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZYL, 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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OV03 ZYL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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