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YM03 CYZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

185,412 mi
Last recorded185,412 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 CYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 185,412 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 179,553 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 179,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 174,907 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 170,410 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 170,407 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 165,165 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 165,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 160,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 155,969 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 59,442 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 150,547 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 150,547 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))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 144,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 137,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 131,972 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 131,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,841 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil level low

Fail 28 Aug 2013 119,611 miles

o/s brake pad worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,611 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s brake pad worn

Fail 17 Aug 2012 110,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 110,798 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,795 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 88,657 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 88,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 79,872 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 79,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2008 67,684 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 67,684 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,162 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,336 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 40,336 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YM03 CYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM03 CYZ, 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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YM03 CYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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