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OU03 KHV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,216 mi
Last recorded173,216 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 KHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 173,216 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 169,197 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 166,763 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 162,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 150,318 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 146,103 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 144,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 134,573 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 126,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,842 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 120,764 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 116,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 110,166 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 110,166 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,352 miles

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

rear brake discs coroded and pads getting low

Fail 26 Jan 2011 95,352 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs coroded and pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,841 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,368 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,709 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,498 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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OU03 KHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU03 KHV, 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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OU03 KHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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