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CT03 TCK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,365 mi
Last recorded149,365 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 TCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 149,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy down pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 149,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 140,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake lamp not working.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 128,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

vehicle has a oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 128,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

vehicle has a oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 113,671 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 100,778 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 100,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 92,587 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 92,587 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 82,522 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 82,522 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 71,001 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 61,636 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 51,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 42,886 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 33,677 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2007 33,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2006 24,590 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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CT03 TCK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CT03 TCK, 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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CT03 TCK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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