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EY03 FTD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

266,222 mi
Last recorded266,222 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 FTD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 266,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 266,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

pad warning light on

nearside lower balljoint excess movement

Pass 9 Aug 2006 212,936 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 212,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

only one light operational in multi bulb high level brake light unit

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 FTD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

EY03 FTD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is EY03 FTD safe to buy?

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