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YS03 ZXX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

205,148 mi
Last recorded205,148 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 ZXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 205,148 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 205,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offfside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 197,682 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 190,605 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 183,442 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 176,124 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 171,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 164,562 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 157,381 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 153,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 147,517 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 142,803 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 137,751 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 132,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blade ends starting to split

Pass 23 Apr 2012 126,667 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 120,854 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 115,219 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 109,046 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 102,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 94,460 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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YS03 ZXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YS03 ZXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS03 ZXX registered?

YS03 ZXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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