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OE03 EKN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

237,556 mi
Last recorded237,556 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 EKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2018 237,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 220,474 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 208,628 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 194,162 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 178,048 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 159,871 miles

Front wipers slightly deteriorated.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 146,325 miles

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

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

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

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 146,325 miles

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

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 132,330 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 132,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 117,245 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 100,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 100,276 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,368 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,835 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 40,376 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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OE03 EKN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OE03 EKN, 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 OE03 EKN registered?

OE03 EKN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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