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YS03 ZYC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,466 mi
Last recorded121,466 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 121,466 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 113,199 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 113,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 108,693 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 108,693 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 107,090 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 106,307 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,402 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 101,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 98,064 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 93,578 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 93,578 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2017 88,775 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 84,125 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 79,468 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 74,771 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 69,095 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 63,633 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 63,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 58,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 51,970 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 45,372 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,604 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,111 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 ZYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ZYC, 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 YS03 ZYC registered?

YS03 ZYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is YS03 ZYC safe to buy?

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