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EY03 ELV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,906 mi
Last recorded137,906 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 ELV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 137,906 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 137,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 120,770 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 120,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,849 miles

Engine bay water hose split and leaking

Fan belt tensioner broken

Fail 7 Jun 2011 105,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fan belt tensioner broken

Engine bay water hose split and leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,267 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,004 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,684 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,103 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 ELV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

EY03 ELV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for EY03 ELV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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