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OE03 EVK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,213 mi
Last recorded151,213 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 EVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 151,213 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear bumper has damage.

Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 151,213 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear bumper has damage.

Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 146,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 146,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly loose

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 144,144 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 131,136 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 131,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 119,362 miles

chip in screen

Pass 17 Jul 2013 114,141 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 98,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 88,801 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,957 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,164 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 71,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,840 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 55,840 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,251 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 40,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,796 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 EVK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EVK, 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 EVK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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