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E4 MLR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

157,641 mi
Last recorded157,641 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 MLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 157,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn/corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 157,640 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn/corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 155,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 149,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 141,152 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 141,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 133,691 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 131,247 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 127,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 122,706 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 122,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,739 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 112,815 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 108,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,860 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,787 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,547 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,376 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,479 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,678 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2006 32,282 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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E4 MLR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E4 MLR, 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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E4 MLR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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