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OE03 ZTW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

171,918 mi
Last recorded171,918 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 ZTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 171,918 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi area, borderline (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Uneven wear to offside front tyre, worn close to PLY

Fail 8 Oct 2024 171,667 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp region (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Headlight aim does not go up/down when internal device is operated (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Grease on and around offside front outer CV Gaiter , pinhole

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Uneven wear to offside front tyre, worn close to PLY

Pass 4 Oct 2023 159,878 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 159,878 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also ball joint has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 152,435 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 146,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 143,158 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 137,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 137,494 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 125,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 125,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 752,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 108,657 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,685 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 67,205 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,557 miles

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 49,393 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,481 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,804 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,078 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 ZTW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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