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EO03 ZLZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,803 mi
Last recorded124,803 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 ZLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 124,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2009 117,707 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 117,454 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 106,624 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 106,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 91,010 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 145,126 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 ZLZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO03 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

EO03 ZLZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for EO03 ZLZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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