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AU03 EOS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,985 mi
Last recorded127,985 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EOS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 127,985 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 116,535 miles

Central Front defective brake wear warning light showing

Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers have corrision on casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front dust covers n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 116,378 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front badly cracking advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 112,660 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 112,641 miles

Emissions not tested due to above defect (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section of exhaust system (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 106,316 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 106,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear shock protective boots are broken

near side rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 18 Apr 2018 104,568 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to the flexie and to the caliper from flexie (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shock protective boots are broken

near side rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 17 May 2017 103,063 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 101,019 miles

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 29 May 2015 98,753 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 98,710 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 95,681 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 91,329 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 86,761 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2011 82,574 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 76,704 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,664 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 60,688 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,623 miles

wipers split †o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge †front pads wearing down

Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,406 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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AU03 EOS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU03 EOS, 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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AU03 EOS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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