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BIG 4742

2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

320,538 mi
Last recorded320,538 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI98,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 4742
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 320,538 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 311,195 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 310,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 301,616 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 291,427 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 282,053 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 282,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 266,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 252,907 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 239,392 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI?

Based on 1,866 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
8,541
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Registration plate lamp not working 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
brake disc excessively pitted 6
brake binding 5
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BIG 4742 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 98,888 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 Elegance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIG 4742, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIG 4742 registered?

BIG 4742 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is BIG 4742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 4742 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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