2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · YN03 FDU
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 165,183 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN03 FDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
- 165,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN03 FDU 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 (YN03 FDU) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
YN03 FDU Mileage History
- 04/03/2022149,489 mi
- 25/02/2023155,903 mi+6,414 mi
- 06/03/2024163,471 mi+7,568 mi
- 27/01/2025165,177 mi+1,706 mi
- 12/02/2025165,183 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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