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YB03 KOE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

142,104 mi
Last recorded142,104 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 KOE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 142,104 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 141,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 141,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 140,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 137,810 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 137,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 134,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 132,928 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 123,387 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,570 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,845 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,239 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,932 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,393 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,904 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,676 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,103 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,787 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 34,757 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,975 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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YB03 KOE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YB03 KOE, 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 YB03 KOE registered?

YB03 KOE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 KOE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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