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RY03 KYB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,889 mi
Last recorded225,889 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 KYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 225,889 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 216,063 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 206,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 196,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 189,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 184,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 175,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 165,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 156,668 miles

Both rear bump stops broken.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 156,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear bump stops broken.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 151,648 miles

Both rear bump stop broken.

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has minor weep.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2016 138,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 129,869 miles

Centre child seat fitted

Damage to front number plate

Front disc corroded

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and small cuts in thread

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Offside Damage to wing mirror

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low

Rear Bump stops broken

Fail 18 Jan 2016 129,868 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre child seat fitted

Damage to front number plate

Front Slight play in roll bar bushes

Front disc corroded

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and small cuts in thread

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Offside Damage to wing mirror

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low

Rear Bump stops broken

Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades ends small splits

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 109,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,495 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 28 Jul 2011 80,489 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs in very poor condition

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm and side wall damaged

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,254 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 58,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

all under panels in place

Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,757 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 52,757 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,003 miles

o/s/f outer c/v boot deep cracks

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 KYB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KYB, 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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RY03 KYB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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