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EU03 FOT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,939 mi
Last recorded41,939 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,939 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 41,667 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 41,317 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 40,985 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 38,478 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 35,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 34,203 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,997 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,897 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 30,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 29,602 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2013 28,279 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,883 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 22,513 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,181 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,704 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,409 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 12,629 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,433 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006

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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EU03 FOT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EU03 FOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU03 FOT registered?

EU03 FOT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is EU03 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 FOT shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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