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DE03 MVL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,051 mi
Last recorded106,051 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,051 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 106,051 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 85,499 miles

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2013 85,499 miles

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

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

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

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,615 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 62,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 54,307 miles

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

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,723 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,528 miles

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)

nearside door mirror lense cracked but not effect view to rear of vehicle

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2008 29,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,939 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DE03 MVL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DE03 MVL, 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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What year was DE03 MVL registered?

DE03 MVL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is DE03 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 MVL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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