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DX03 CZE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,105 mi
Last recorded122,105 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 CZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 122,105 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LITTLE LOW / CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS

CORROSION ON REAR DISCS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS /

DAMAGE TO FRONT SILL LIPS

Fail 13 Jan 2016 122,105 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LITTLE LOW / CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS

CORROSION ON REAR DISCS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS /

DAMAGE TO FRONT SILL LIPS

Pass 26 Jan 2015 114,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT SILL LIPS / FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES / CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS / O/S/RBRAKE PIPE DAMP AT TIME OF TEST BUT NO LEAK FOUND

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 856,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 85,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,639 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,055 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,445 miles

front tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,365 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,152 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,398 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,459 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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DX03 CZE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DX03 CZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX03 CZE registered?

DX03 CZE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DX03 CZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 CZE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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