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EU03 TBX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,354 mi
Last recorded197,354 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 TBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 197,354 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 197,354 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 195,344 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 192,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 189,443 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 189,443 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 185,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 181,268 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 177,120 miles

Cat blowing slightly

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear shocker bump stops perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 177,120 miles

Cat blowing slightly

Rear shocker bump stops perished

Fail 13 Jun 2011 148,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 148,201 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 145,212 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 139,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 139,625 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 136,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 136,232 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 134,029 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 121,264 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 TBX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EU03 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

EU03 TBX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is EU03 TBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 TBX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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