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MX03 ZFR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,010 mi
Last recorded204,010 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 ZFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 204,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view due to plastic window (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded down at time of test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 204,007 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view due to plastic window (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded down at time of test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 190,488 miles

Offside Front window wont open

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outter ball joints (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Nearside Rear seats stowed in down position belts not checked

Nearside Rear seats stowed in down position belts not checked

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

oil warning light on

Fail 17 Nov 2016 190,488 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outter ball joints (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear seats stowed in down position belts not checked

Nearside Rear seats stowed in down position belts not checked

Offside Front window wont open

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

oil warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2015 181,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,935 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 89,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,819 miles

Footbrake quite spongey

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 10 Apr 2007 79,010 miles

Nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil

Nearside front tyre has small cut in outer wall

Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,257 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 ZFR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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