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EO03 ZKG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,612 mi
Last recorded112,612 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 ZKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 112,612 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 107,709 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,565 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,120 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 94,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 89,473 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 89,473 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 86,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 86,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear AXEL CORRODED

Pass 9 Sep 2017 83,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,218 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,315 miles

Front TYRES WORN UNEVEN

Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,521 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,735 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,118 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,726 miles

Nearside Rear 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,891 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,322 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,557 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,384 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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EO03 ZKG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EO03 ZKG, 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 EO03 ZKG registered?

EO03 ZKG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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