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MX03 VCK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,458 mi
Last recorded185,458 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 VCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 185,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 168,823 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 168,823 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2011 153,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 153,068 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 134,437 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 134,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 124,769 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 113,000 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 113,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 May 2007 101,162 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 89,743 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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MX03 VCK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX03 VCK, 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 MX03 VCK registered?

MX03 VCK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is MX03 VCK safe to buy?

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