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EU03 OZN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,288 mi
Last recorded168,288 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 OZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 168,288 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 168,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 May 2013 165,531 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 165,531 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 163,230 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 135,259 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 115,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,900 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,148 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 91,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 87,980 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,005 miles

advise low at front damage notted

Fail 17 Jan 2007 49,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 49,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen has damage outside swept area more then 40mm time of test not in drivers view

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 OZN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EU03 OZN, 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 EU03 OZN registered?

EU03 OZN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is EU03 OZN safe to buy?

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