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MX03 ZDT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Turquoise Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,435 mi
Last recorded68,435 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 ZDT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 66,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 64,500 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 63,218 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,244 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,135 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,639 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,894 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,652 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 53,556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,290 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,896 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,200 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 39,916 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 39,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 35,776 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 ZDT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Turquoise with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

MX03 ZDT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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