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EY03 EMV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,250 mi
Last recorded130,250 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 EMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 130,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 126,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 116,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,396 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,524 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 77,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,265 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,535 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,469 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 24,467 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,467 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 21,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,869 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,691 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,467 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 EMV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY03 EMV?

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What year was EY03 EMV registered?

EY03 EMV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is EY03 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 EMV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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