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EU03 TGV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,928 mi
Last recorded94,928 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 TGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 94,928 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 91,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 89,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 87,581 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking slightly

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 86,692 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust hangar broken but system is still adequately supported

metal brake pipes slightly corroded under coatings

Pass 9 May 2016 85,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear has a nail in it

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,676 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 82,989 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 80,643 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 80,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 May 2011 74,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,324 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 69,324 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

not able to do cat test because not posible to hold revs

Pass 19 May 2009 62,893 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 53,519 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,842 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

throttle sensor seems unstable

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,894 miles

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

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 TGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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