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MX03 VDA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,316 mi
Last recorded146,316 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 VDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 146,316 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

vechile suspension lowered

Fail 10 Aug 2023 146,262 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle bushes pershing

vechile suspension lowered

Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes pershing

Fail 11 Aug 2022 133,830 miles

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes pershing

Pass 11 Aug 2021 119,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

vechile suspension lowered

Fail 10 Aug 2021 119,341 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

vechile suspension lowered

Pass 18 Aug 2020 105,665 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 103,432 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,737 miles

coil spring corroded All four springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 96,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,821 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 83,190 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 83,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 76,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly pitted inner sides

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,487 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 27 Aug 2012 64,940 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

osr spring damged but located ok

Fail 27 Aug 2012 64,940 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

heat shield insecurre

osr spring damged but located ok

Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,045 miles

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

m.i.l failure light on

o/s/r outer handbrake cable fractured

rotational tyres on o/s/f and n/s/f on incorrectly

Fail 26 Aug 2010 53,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

m.i.l failure light on

o/s/r outer handbrake cable fractured

rotational tyres on o/s/f and n/s/f on incorrectly

Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,752 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 46,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,823 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 37,823 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,735 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 29,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 13,971 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 VDA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VDA, 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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MX03 VDA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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