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EY03 DZX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,105 mi
Last recorded144,105 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 DZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 144,105 miles

slight blow centre exhaust slight play n/s/f suspension arm rear bush o/s/f tyre close to limit sills damaged & corroded n/s&o/s front to rear rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2019 144,105 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight blow centre exhaust slight play n/s/f suspension arm rear bush o/s/f tyre close to limit sills damaged & corroded n/s&o/s front to rear rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2018 138,808 miles

Nearside inner sill slight surface rust o/s & n/s floor slight corrosion

all 4 brake discs slight corrosion

slight movement front suspension arms

slight movement rear axle bushes

slight travel handbrake lever

Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,323 miles

slight exhaust blow centre pipe all 4 tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 19 Jul 2016 122,654 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

rear brake pads wearing low

slight movement n/s/f bottom arm

Pass 19 Jun 2015 107,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,817 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 88,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside inner and outer sills are corroded.

Nearside outer and inner sill damaged.

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside inner and outer sills are corroded.

Nearside outer and inner sill damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 85,663 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,341 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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EY03 DZX 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 83.3%.

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 EY03 DZX, 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 EY03 DZX registered?

EY03 DZX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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