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EY03 EOU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

212,258 mi
Last recorded212,258 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 EOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 212,258 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 212,234 miles

Power steering component leaking where pipes enter steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 210,709 miles

Brake pedal travel.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 210,099 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear led lamps fitted to registration lamps. light output very reduced

manufacturers emission data plate removed from vin plate

Fail 19 Oct 2020 210,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear led lamps fitted to registration lamps. light output very reduced

manufacturers emission data plate removed from vin plate

Pass 11 Oct 2019 206,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 195,691 miles

Front Wipers not working on fast speed.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 195,670 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Wipers not working on fast speed.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 183,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 168,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 140,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 125,699 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 125,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 195,013 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 166,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 145,921 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 91,752 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 81,762 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 66,291 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 EOU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EOU, 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 EOU registered?

EY03 EOU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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