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OU03 TLV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,661 mi
Last recorded149,661 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 TLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 149,661 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 149,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 138,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm worn smooth on inner and outer tread edge's (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 138,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm worn smooth on inner and outer tread edge's (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,050 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust pipes slightly deteriorated/corroded

seepage of oil under the vehicle

surface rust on brake hoses ferrules and on brake pipes

Fail 26 Feb 2016 122,050 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust pipes slightly deteriorated/corroded

seepage of oil under the vehicle

surface rust on brake hoses ferrules and on brake pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,784 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 112,784 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,624 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 103,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Apr 2013 96,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2012 86,001 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,541 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 78,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,531 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,987 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 24,751 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 TLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OU03 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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