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OE03 ELW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,479 mi
Last recorded135,479 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 ELW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 135,479 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 125,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust backbox has a length deficiency

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (only just acceptable) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front window tweeting like a budgie

Offside parking brake performance weak and only just meeting requirements

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 120,864 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'd' bushes, just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside, front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading and starting to affect beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls have damage from running flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 120,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'd' bushes, just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside, front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading and starting to affect beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls have damage from running flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter clip missing

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2019 113,318 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter clip missing

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 106,576 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2018 106,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,157 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 80,700 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 76,311 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 72,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,476 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,919 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,538 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 56,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,198 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 ELW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OE03 ELW, 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 ELW registered?

OE03 ELW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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