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PG03 YBK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,812 mi
Last recorded111,812 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 YBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 111,812 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 111,812 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 109,473 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 104,456 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 99,177 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 99,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 93,384 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 88,443 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing

Fail 27 May 2021 88,442 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,034 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of cracking / perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,802 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 75,094 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 75,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,132 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,468 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,840 miles

Both front tyres worn close to tread wear indicators(3mm)

Slight signs of cracking / perishing between treads of both rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2014 46,015 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 46,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,306 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,599 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,027 miles

Both front tyres cracked / perished close to cords

Pass 29 May 2010 19,568 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,743 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,609 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,061 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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PG03 YBK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PG03 YBK, 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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PG03 YBK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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