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EU03 OZK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,668 mi
Last recorded144,668 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 OZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 144,668 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 143,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 142,872 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 140,582 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 138,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,876 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 136,871 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 134,642 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 May 2019 134,606 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2018 132,747 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 130,837 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 May 2017 130,769 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 128,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 125,005 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 121,280 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 117,243 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 117,106 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 110,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 110,325 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 108,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 108,483 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 98,030 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 85,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 85,348 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,479 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 61,701 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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EU03 OZK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OZK, 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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EU03 OZK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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