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MG03 TES

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,901 mi
Last recorded135,901 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG03 TES
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 135,901 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 131,529 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 131,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,192 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,919 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 123,901 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 119,000 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 114,221 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,882 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,698 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 89,474 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 80,903 miles

Offside rack end slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,211 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 8 Feb 2014 66,506 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,268 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 45,863 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,124 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 39,072 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,097 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,397 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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MG03 TES is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MG03 TES, 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 MG03 TES registered?

MG03 TES is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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