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MP03 PZZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,786 mi
Last recorded76,786 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 PZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 67,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 61,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 50,593 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,248 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r tyre walls scuffed

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,786 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2013 40,786 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,027 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 32,522 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,907 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 24,907 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,554 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,028 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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MP03 PZZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MP03 PZZ, 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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MP03 PZZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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