2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9L Heavy oil · YW52 KDX
2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente (1.9L, heavy oil). First registered 17 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 162,150 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA AMBIENTE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YW52 KDX Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 162,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YW52 KDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente (YW52 KDX) between January 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YW52 KDX Mileage History
- 17/01/200645,174 mi
- 17/01/200759,235 mi+14,061 mi
- 25/01/200871,401 mi+12,166 mi
- 26/01/200982,589 mi+11,188 mi
- 04/02/200982,591 mi+2 mi
- 06/01/201089,124 mi+6,533 mi
- 04/01/201195,901 mi+6,777 mi
- 09/01/201299,793 mi+3,892 mi
- 09/01/201299,793 mi
- 04/01/2013103,509 mi+3,716 mi
- 09/01/2014107,010 mi+3,501 mi
- 12/01/2015110,560 mi+3,550 mi
- 07/01/2016114,295 mi+3,735 mi
- 19/01/2017117,804 mi+3,509 mi
- 19/01/2017117,807 mi+3 mi
- 13/02/2018124,131 mi+6,324 mi
- 13/02/2018124,131 mi
- 02/10/2018128,714 mi+4,583 mi
- 02/10/2018128,714 mi
- 30/09/2019134,238 mi+5,524 mi
- 03/08/2020138,355 mi+4,117 mi
- 26/03/2021141,857 mi+3,502 mi
- 26/03/2021141,857 mi
- 18/03/2022147,033 mi+5,176 mi
- 17/03/2023152,146 mi+5,113 mi
- 14/03/2024158,132 mi+5,986 mi
- 22/03/2024158,441 mi+309 mi
- 06/06/2025161,946 mi+3,505 mi
- 05/08/2025162,150 mi+204 mi
Average of roughly 5,984 miles per year across 29 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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