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OE03 PVU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,483 mi
Last recorded106,483 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 PVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2018 106,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 96,683 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 88,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 71,239 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 71,239 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,108 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,008 miles

all coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly perished in tread

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 50,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly perished in tread

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,598 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,239 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,302 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,193 miles

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

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 PVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

OE03 PVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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