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EU03 TCK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,265 mi
Last recorded146,265 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 TCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 146,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limt (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear window plastic

oil light on

Pass 14 Sep 2018 136,503 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 136,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap not right type no tight seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 129,119 miles

Nearside Rear cut in side wall

front grill damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 129,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear cut in side wall

front grill damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 120,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join blowing slightly (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spilt (2.4.G.2)

Rear shocks feel soft

service warning on dash

Fail 25 Jul 2016 120,778 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick suspect caliper faulty nearside pad still 5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount snapped (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join blowing slightly (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spilt (2.4.G.2)

Rear shocks feel soft

service warning on dash

Pass 23 Jul 2015 114,646 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 114,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,948 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 107,937 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,011 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Center exhaust bracket broken but still supporting the exhaust

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 100,841 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Center exhaust bracket broken but still supporting the exhaust

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2012 91,809 miles

both rear brake discs worn slightly uneven and corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 91,809 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake discs worn slightly uneven and corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 78,560 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,265 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,177 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,223 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 24,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 TCK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TCK, 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 TCK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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