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EU03 ZSN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,111 mi
Last recorded221,111 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZSN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 221,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 198,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat base missing at time of test

Fail 8 Nov 2023 198,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat base missing at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2022 185,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lower seat base missing at time of test

slight wear evident nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2021 171,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 165,854 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 151,496 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 151,496 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 137,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 117,716 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 117,716 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 95,375 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 72,817 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 51,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

item and sticker in zone 'B' but is not seriously affecting the drivers view to the road

offside front tyre has a cut under the requirements and may have cords exposed

Pass 2 May 2013 44,887 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 40,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,666 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,860 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 32,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,189 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,189 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 20,943 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 16,530 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 ZSN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

EU03 ZSN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is EU03 ZSN safe to buy?

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