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EN03 XBG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,425 mi
Last recorded163,425 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 XBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 163,425 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

play at the n/s/f anti roll bar mount

rear springs rusty

rear tyres worn low

trackrod end boots poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2016 159,088 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre going out of shape and worn very low inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low on the inner edge

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2015 155,915 miles

Brake pedal feels a little spongy

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside front side light dim

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 155,915 miles

Brake pedal feels a little spongy

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside front side light dim

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 150,220 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smeering slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2013 144,106 miles

front to rear brake pipes are rusty at the rear end

rear brake balance is poor

Pass 27 Jan 2012 137,801 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bolt may be loose

wipers split

Pass 25 Feb 2011 131,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 1 Sep 2010 129,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 121,629 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 121,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 110,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 100,790 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 89,301 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 89,162 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

screw in offside rear tyre edge

Pass 18 Jul 2006 89,162 miles

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

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

screw in offside rear tyre edge

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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EN03 XBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EN03 XBG, 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 EN03 XBG registered?

EN03 XBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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