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EU03 ZVB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,354 mi
Last recorded94,354 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 94,354 miles

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

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 92,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image converter residue (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front driver floor deteriorated

Offside Front vehicle under tray / side cover partially loose

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image converter residue (4.1.4 (b))

Stickers within swept area, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 22 May 2017 88,956 miles

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

Nearside and offside headlight lens have slight image converter mask residue

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 84,677 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 80,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2015 80,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2014 77,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 71,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 67,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,407 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 59,675 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 54,435 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 54,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 45,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,759 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,636 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 26,636 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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