2003 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · YB03 LHJ
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 173,256 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB03 LHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2025
- 173,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB03 LHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (YB03 LHJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YB03 LHJ Mileage History
- 05/08/2022156,253 mi
- 10/08/2023164,526 mi+8,273 mi
- 14/08/2023164,526 mi
- 07/08/2024168,752 mi+4,226 mi
- 26/08/2025173,256 mi+4,504 mi
Average of roughly 5,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Below Average
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