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MW03 EKR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

253,251 mi
Last recorded253,251 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 EKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 253,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 249,280 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 243,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 219,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 195,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 170,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 148,955 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 127,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 103,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 93,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen has a number of small chips in swept area

Fail 12 May 2009 93,259 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen has a number of small chips in swept area

Pass 12 May 2008 78,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 61,974 miles
Pass 2 May 2006

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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MW03 EKR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MW03 EKR, 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 MW03 EKR registered?

MW03 EKR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is MW03 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 EKR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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