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RY03 CLF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

37,034 mi
Last recorded37,034 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 37,034 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear axle corroding

Rear silencer exhaust clamp missing but not leaking

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2025 36,895 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 36,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 36,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 36,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,203 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,469 miles

Front number plate cracked/damaged but still visible from reasonable distance

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,788 miles

front and rear tyres cracking.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 33,022 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 33,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,179 miles

rear exhaust box is not clamped, however not insecure or blowing.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 32,179 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight weap of grease from around outer clip area.

rear exhaust box is not clamped, however not insecure or blowing.

Pass 30 May 2012 30,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,985 miles

Exhaust clamp in poor condition

Intermittent fault with indicators

Pass 12 Jul 2010 27,423 miles

Front and rear discs slightly pitted on edges.

Rear exhaust clamp is broken but exhaust is not insecure.

Small split in nearside front outer c-v and slightly damp.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 22,948 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,948 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2007 18,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2007 18,812 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,362 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 15,362 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

f/washers part blocked

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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RY03 CLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 RY03 CLF, 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 RY03 CLF registered?

RY03 CLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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