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EN03 XBX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,008 mi
Last recorded167,008 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 XBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 167,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires changing within 1000. mls (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 166,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires changing within 1000. mls (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 160,785 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 155,670 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 155,613 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 146,520 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 146,520 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 141,292 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 141,275 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 131,056 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 131,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2015 128,445 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 125,690 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 125,690 miles
Pass 5 May 2013 122,627 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r bump stop deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2013 122,627 miles

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

Oil leak

both front bottom arm bush's starting to crack & split

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r bump stop deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2012 119,739 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2011 116,634 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2011 116,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 113,524 miles

offside front tyre tread cracking and perishing

wheel studs not checked, trims fitted

Pass 9 May 2009 110,475 miles

Wheel studs not checked, trims fitted

Fail 9 May 2009 110,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Wheel studs not checked, trims fitted

Pass 9 May 2008 107,787 miles

washer bottle leaking water

wheel studs not checked, trims fitted

Pass 15 May 2007 106,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 101,667 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 XBX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

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

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