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AD03 TZW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,256 mi
Last recorded117,256 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 TZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 117,256 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 117,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,182 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,182 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,193 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 101,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 101,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both Rear (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,891 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 96,891 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 90,801 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 88,103 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 84,088 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 84,088 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,908 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,326 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,326 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 64,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,039 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 54,953 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,436 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,346 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,399 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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AD03 TZW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 TZW, 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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What year was AD03 TZW registered?

AD03 TZW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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