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EY03 FTV

2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,365 mi
Last recorded60,365 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI86,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 FTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 60,365 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 60,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 81,496 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 153,242 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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EY03 FTV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 86,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY03 FTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY03 FTV registered?

EY03 FTV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is EY03 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 FTV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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