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DX03 OVC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,373 mi
Last recorded186,373 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 186,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight corrosion on n/s sill

Fail 3 Jul 2017 186,171 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear discs getting in poor condition

brake warning light on dash

nearside rear sill getting weak

strong advise windscreen cracked on nearside

Pass 11 Jul 2016 169,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise front disc pads close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Offside & nearside rear shockers upper covers detacthed

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

pad warning wire broken on nearside

rear brake discs getting in poor condition

strong advise front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2016 169,551 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise front disc pads close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Offside & nearside rear shockers upper covers detacthed

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

pad warning wire broken on nearside

rear brake discs getting in poor condition

strong advise front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2015 154,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 27 Jun 2014 140,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

strong advise o/s & n/s front tyres bald on inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 124,404 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front wheel damaged

o/s and n/s rear shocker outer casing loose

Fail 4 Jul 2013 124,209 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust mount snapt off

exhaust front section in poor condition

front number plate getting in poor condition

n/s front wheel damaged

o/s and n/s rear shocker outer casing loose

Pass 10 Jul 2012 109,674 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust centre mounting bracket seperating

Pass 17 Jun 2011 94,694 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

o/s wiper blade rubber split on both ends

rear brake discs getting in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2010 81,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,175 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,331 miles

n/s front suspension leg slight leak

o/s front cv boot slight leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,799 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,795 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,795 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,453 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 OVC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DX03 OVC, 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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DX03 OVC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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