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CK03 EAA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,358 mi
Last recorded171,358 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 EAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 171,358 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 167,573 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 167,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 161,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 155,586 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 149,753 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 149,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 142,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 142,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 134,615 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 134,582 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 126,675 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 126,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 117,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 108,371 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,346 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 100,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

n/s/ wiper split

Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wing and bumper slightly damaged

slight wiper marks to o/s/f screen

Pass 3 Aug 2011 82,559 miles

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Aug 2011 82,559 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,343 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 72,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,517 miles

deterioration on rear no.plate.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,467 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,445 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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CK03 EAA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CK03 EAA, 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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CK03 EAA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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