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MX03 ZDG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,571 mi
Last recorded124,571 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 124,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 119,367 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 119,367 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 111,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 111,156 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,671 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 102,669 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,445 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 2 Apr 2016 92,128 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 85,495 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,573 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 59,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 41,954 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 36,489 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 25,797 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 20,465 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 ZDG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MX03 ZDG, 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 ZDG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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