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EU03 ZVP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,869 mi
Last recorded231,869 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 231,869 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2012 231,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2012 217,117 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 217,117 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 206,052 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 206,052 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 197,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight Play in Steering Rack

Slight Play on N/S/F Top Suspention Mount

Pass 30 May 2011 197,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight Play in Steering Rack

Slight Play on N/S/F Top Suspention Mount

Pass 30 Jul 2009 187,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 179,638 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 179,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 159,934 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 133,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 100,404 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 70,157 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 ZVP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVP, 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 ZVP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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