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OU03 TLF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,439 mi
Last recorded134,439 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 TLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 134,439 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 134,439 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 129,058 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 129,058 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 123,274 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 123,274 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 112,094 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,829 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,074 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,995 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,073 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,073 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 39,073 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,283 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,506 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,246 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 TLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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