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OE03 ZTF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,201 mi
Last recorded181,201 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 181,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 170,101 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 170,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 157,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Jun 2013 157,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jul 2012 146,814 miles

hand brake travel near max

Fail 4 Jul 2012 146,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

noise from o/s/r brake when rotated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 133,717 miles

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

front brake disc deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2011 133,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

39% imbalance rear brakes

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

front brake disc deteriorating

hand brake travel near max

Pass 8 Jun 2010 118,635 miles

slight wear to front brake disc's

Fail 8 Jun 2010 118,635 miles

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

slight wear to front brake disc's

Pass 20 May 2009 101,334 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2009 101,334 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2008 84,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,887 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,349 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 ZTF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

OE03 ZTF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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