2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · AY53 DYT
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 163,439 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY53 DYT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2024
- 163,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY53 DYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (AY53 DYT) between November 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AY53 DYT Mileage History
- 13/11/2021159,469 mi
- 29/10/2022160,499 mi+1,030 mi
- 14/10/2023163,523 mi+3,024 mi
- 05/10/2024163,439 mi-84 mi
Average of roughly 1,372 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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