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EU03 ZTB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,816 mi
Last recorded97,816 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lens cover missing fitted orange bulb

Offside Rear lens cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,989 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,717 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both Front (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R Light Unit Slightly Damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2015 88,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both Front (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R Light Unit Slightly Damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,371 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 86,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,076 miles

o/s door mirror casing broken but has no sharp edges

Fail 14 Oct 2013 85,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s door mirror casing broken but has no sharp edges

Fail 8 Oct 2012 81,577 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,069 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 69,539 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 64,592 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,890 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 ZTB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

EU03 ZTB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EU03 ZTB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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