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WX03 YSR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

221,646 mi
Last recorded221,646 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 YSR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 221,646 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 213,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit cracking and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2023 204,726 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 204,721 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 196,525 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing towards inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 186,571 miles

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

Rear no reverse lamps

Fail 16 Dec 2020 186,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear no reverse lamps

Pass 15 Jun 2019 175,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 169,982 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 169,982 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 159,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded heavily inner (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear spring corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 153,323 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rattle from exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2015 128,004 miles

ADVISE MIDDLE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,867 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 113,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 110,566 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated/delaminated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 109,019 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 109,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,714 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 98,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 82,929 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 56,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,273 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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WX03 YSR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WX03 YSR, 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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WX03 YSR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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