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MV03 EUJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

215,796 mi
Last recorded215,796 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 EUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 215,796 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 215,796 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 199,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Heater plug warning lamp flashing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 199,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 199,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 183,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Heater plug lamp flashing

Oil leak

Oil level on minimum

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 183,210 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Heater plug lamp flashing

Oil leak

Oil level on minimum

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 183,201 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 183,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 164,920 miles

Front bumper insecure

Glow plug light on dash flashing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front steering rack end

oil warning light on dash

Fail 13 Feb 2013 164,915 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Eye level stop lamp 80% working

Front bumper insecure

Glow plug light on dash flashing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front steering rack end

oil warning light on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2013 164,905 miles

slight play in the offside steering rack inner joint.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 164,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight play in the offside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 150,310 miles

Engine oil level light on all the time, customer informed and asked us to carry on with test.

Glow plug light flashing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 150,282 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 150,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 130,608 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 130,563 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 130,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 120,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2010 120,774 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 120,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 104,218 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 104,210 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 104,172 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 87,825 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,786 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,450 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 EUJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EUJ, 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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MV03 EUJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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