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YN03 RCU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,115 mi
Last recorded170,115 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 RCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 170,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 167,941 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 159,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre screw in inner tread ()

Pass 6 May 2023 151,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 146,163 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 144,593 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 143,089 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 139,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 132,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,427 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 107,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,213 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 89,625 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 80,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,961 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,938 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,010 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 59,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,449 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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YN03 RCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YN03 RCU, 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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YN03 RCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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