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ET03 OZG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

234,677 mi
Last recorded234,677 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 OZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 234,677 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 234,425 miles

Central Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Within 30cm of seat mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 233,179 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 233,176 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 230,495 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 223,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 221,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 215,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 200,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 189,378 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 179,872 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 167,765 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 147,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 129,604 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 111,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 89,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 79,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,714 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 68,714 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ET03 OZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ET03 OZG, 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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ET03 OZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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