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EN03 XBL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,767 mi
Last recorded204,767 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 XBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 204,767 miles

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2013 204,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2012 199,176 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 193,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 193,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 95,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,943 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 53,441 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,441 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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EN03 XBL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EN03 XBL, 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 XBL registered?

EN03 XBL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is EN03 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 XBL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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