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OE03 EVD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,144 mi
Last recorded189,144 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 EVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 189,144 miles

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

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

cracked front number plate

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

rust starting on front brake disc outer edges

rusty n/s/r coil spring

slight seepage of oil n/s/f shockabsorber

Pass 16 May 2014 189,144 miles

cracked front number plate

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

rust starting on front brake disc outer edges

rusty n/s/r coil spring

slight seepage of oil n/s/f shockabsorber

Pass 21 May 2013 173,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering hoses chaffed on offside front but not leaking

slight knock in upper steering column

Fail 17 May 2013 173,974 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drive belt tensioner broken

power steering hoses chaffed on offside front but not leaking

slight knock in upper steering column

Pass 31 May 2012 161,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing

osf headlamp washer trim missing

Fail 30 May 2012 161,531 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing

osf headlamp washer trim missing

enging serpentine belt tension broken and rubbing on pulley

Pass 18 May 2011 144,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2011 144,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 128,017 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs substantially worn

Vehicle dirty underneath making inspection difficult - Advise vehicle is cleaned before next inspection

Fail 24 May 2010 128,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs substantially worn

Vehicle dirty underneath making inspection difficult - Advise vehicle is cleaned before next inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2009 104,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 May 2008 86,883 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2008 86,781 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 4 Jun 2007 69,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 69,432 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR N/S PADS WEARING THIN

Tyres O/S/F3MM † O/S/R 3MM † N/S/R 2MM

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 EVD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVD, 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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OE03 EVD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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