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DE03 ZFT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,752 mi
Last recorded129,752 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ZFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 129,752 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 129,696 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 124,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 113,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 102,708 miles

cuts in offside rear tyre (cords not showing)

Pass 2 May 2008 92,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 82,851 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 73,190 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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DE03 ZFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE03 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

DE03 ZFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is DE03 ZFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 ZFT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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