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MV03 DPF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

232,102 mi
Last recorded232,102 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 DPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 232,102 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking inner wall

Fail 18 Jul 2012 232,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre cracking inner wall

Pass 1 Feb 2012 214,911 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 214,901 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 204,674 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 204,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2011 196,514 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 196,490 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 185,616 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 185,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 176,932 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 168,431 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 168,413 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 160,155 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 160,127 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2008 147,551 miles

AIR FILTER BOX INCORRECTLY FITTED AND VIBRATING

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 147,402 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

AIR FILTER BOX INCORRECTLY FITTED AND VIBRATING

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 125,070 miles

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

under-wing splashguard missing nearside front

Fail 29 Nov 2007 124,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under-wing splashguard missing nearside front

Pass 6 Jul 2007 164,754 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 164,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 138,057 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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MV03 DPF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MV03 DPF, 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 MV03 DPF registered?

MV03 DPF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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