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YV03 SFN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,891 mi
Last recorded110,891 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 SFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,891 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 108,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 108,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,631 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 106,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,352 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,647 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 101,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,052 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,909 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear coil spring corroded

both tyres wearing from inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,532 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 80,531 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 80,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,325 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer walls cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,010 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,630 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 67,453 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,838 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 56,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Near side sill damaged

Both front brake disks corroded

Near side rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,676 miles

Both front brake disks corroded

Near side rear tyre close to legal limit

Near side sill damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 43,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 32,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight damage on n/s/r sill

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,520 miles

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

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

slight damage on n/s/r sill

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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YV03 SFN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YV03 SFN, 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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YV03 SFN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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