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YJ03 KUU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,900 mi
Last recorded144,900 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 144,900 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 15 Nov 2024 143,164 miles

Front Lower Sub frame rear bushes badly worn and perished

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 143,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Sub frame rear bushes badly worn and perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 142,614 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 141,538 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 141,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 140,487 miles

handbrake long travel

Fail 23 Nov 2021 140,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

handbrake long travel

Pass 10 Nov 2020 139,492 miles

centre exhaust joint broken

Fail 10 Nov 2020 139,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

centre exhaust joint broken

Pass 18 Nov 2019 137,862 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 137,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r higher (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 133,546 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 130,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 128,457 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,360 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 120,348 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 117,651 miles

exhaust leak after cat

Pass 11 Apr 2013 112,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,120 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 102,317 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 98,254 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,385 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,077 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 74,077 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,339 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,258 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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YJ03 KUU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ03 KUU, 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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YJ03 KUU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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