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EY03 FTE

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

220,895 mi
Last recorded220,895 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 FTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 220,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 220,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 204,350 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 201,192 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 195,769 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 185,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 177,334 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 163,197 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 155,181 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 155,181 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 269,232 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 219,569 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 164,629 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 FTE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

EY03 FTE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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