CarVerify

Free Car Check

S12 SYE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,036 mi
Last recorded152,036 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 SYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 152,036 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 148,894 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 144,980 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 141,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 136,989 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 136,983 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side showing no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 128,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 119,279 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 119,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 115,502 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2017 111,878 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 105,486 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 101,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2014 96,383 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 92,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 89,502 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 85,847 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)

Pass 20 May 2010 77,581 miles

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 13 May 2010 76,954 miles

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

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

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 May 2009 64,962 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 54,968 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 45,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,854 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,006 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S12 SYE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S12 SYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S12 SYE?

You can check the full history of S12 SYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S12 SYE registered?

S12 SYE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is S12 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 SYE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S12 SYE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S12 SYE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.