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K30 MRO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests42 (32 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,079 mi
Last recorded151,079 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 MRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

32 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 151,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2025 99,236 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 147,154 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 147,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULB FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULB FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 95,494 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 137,383 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 82,023 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 125,684 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 72,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,532 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 120,532 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 64,131 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 109,607 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 109,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter damp

Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 52,840 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 52,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,948 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 80,948 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 47,600 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 47,600 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 71,649 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2017 38,919 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 62,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 62,158 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,410 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,225 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 49,909 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,909 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,519 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,486 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 19,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,882 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,096 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,569 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 10,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 8,895 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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K30 MRO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K30 MRO, 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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K30 MRO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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