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OE03 EWC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,249 mi
Last recorded165,249 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 165,249 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 165,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 150,077 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 140,920 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 135,404 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 135,404 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 127,328 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 127,242 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 119,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 110,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2013 94,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 78,452 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 67,103 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 20 May 2010 61,633 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 53,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2009 53,321 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2008 43,599 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 43,599 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 36,537 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 27,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 16 May 2006 27,411 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 EWC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWC, 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 EWC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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