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EU03 ZVT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,835 mi
Last recorded116,835 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 116,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 114,407 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,931 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 107,204 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 103,283 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 103,254 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2015 98,568 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,472 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 84,472 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,847 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,798 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,993 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 68,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S INNER CV BOOT INSECURE

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,040 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

centre exhaust mounting corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,417 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 39,627 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,756 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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 ZVT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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