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EK03 FXH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,652 mi
Last recorded155,652 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 FXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 155,652 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 145,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 137,169 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 133,135 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 128,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,819 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,385 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre wear indicates that the wheel alignment requires checking

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jul 2014 117,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre wear indicates that the wheel alignment requires checking

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2013 111,905 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 111,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 106,406 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre and bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2011 77,954 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 77,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,636 miles

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)

rear wiper blade split and washer innop

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,760 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 41,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,233 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 37,233 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,050 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,867 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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EK03 FXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK03 FXH, 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 EK03 FXH registered?

EK03 FXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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