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YX03 DWW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,090 mi
Last recorded120,090 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 DWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 120,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 117,680 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,346 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 113,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 113,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,090 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 111,082 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake backplate damp

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 107,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,842 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 102,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Rack end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Calliper to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flex to main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flex to main (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 99,162 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Calliper to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Rack end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Calliper to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flex to main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flex to main (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,457 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 88,556 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,886 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 81,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 76,016 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,046 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,296 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,293 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,883 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,973 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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YX03 DWW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX03 DWW, 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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YX03 DWW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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