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EU03 TCV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,454 mi
Last recorded134,454 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 134,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 134,323 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 105,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,666 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished and splitting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished and splitting

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,946 miles

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,473 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 75,473 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight smearing on front wiper blades

Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,405 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,918 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 59,918 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,186 miles

Front brake discs and pads are worn

Parking brake lever would benefit from adjustment

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,461 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 43,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,667 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,649 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 TCV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

EU03 TCV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is EU03 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 TCV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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