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AU03 MKE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

256,384 mi
Last recorded256,384 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 256,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 236,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 215,378 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside screen is cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2020 198,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 173,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 164,840 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 151,400 miles

front tyres worn and perished

headlamps cloudy

rear brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2017 151,399 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn and perished

headlamps cloudy

rear brake pipes perished

rear springs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 135,928 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 135,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 124,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 124,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,035 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 113,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 101,542 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 101,542 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 86,412 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 73,201 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,811 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,773 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,951 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 MKE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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