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EU03 ZTS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,892 mi
Last recorded192,892 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 192,892 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 192,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 172,184 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

the center exhaust bracket is broken but the system is still adequately supported

Pass 27 Nov 2012 172,184 miles

the center exhaust bracket is broken but the system is still adequately supported

Pass 14 Nov 2011 154,456 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 138,333 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 138,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 125,563 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 110,492 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 110,492 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,539 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,905 miles

front brake pads

offside and nearside wipers

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 ZTS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

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

Is EU03 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 ZTS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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