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YB03 SNX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,072 mi
Last recorded150,072 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 SNX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 150,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 150,050 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 138,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 134,736 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 134,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 139,344 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 128,262 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 127,477 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 120,548 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 112,840 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 105,318 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 105,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake efficiency low

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,220 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,051 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside front tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre tread worn

Fail 15 Oct 2011 73,890 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre 0.mm inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2011 73,890 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre 0.mm inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,190 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,575 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,930 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,713 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres show signs of treadwear.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,417 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 50,417 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 41,678 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SNX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SNX, 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 SNX registered?

YB03 SNX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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