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EU03 TLK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,134 mi
Last recorded235,134 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 235,134 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 224,344 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 212,107 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 212,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 203,335 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 190,007 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 189,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 171,873 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 171,873 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 158,544 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 143,057 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 125,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2015 100,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,513 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 73,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,796 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,494 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,730 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,837 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,612 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 TLK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

EU03 TLK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is EU03 TLK safe to buy?

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