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OU03 TNE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,520 mi
Last recorded119,520 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 TNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 119,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 118,827 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 118,827 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 109,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2012 103,967 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 30 May 2012 103,967 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 95,120 miles

front wiper blades split

unable to open n/s rear door

Pass 1 Jun 2010 83,507 miles

unable to open n/s/r door from interior or exterior. but door is securely latched in the closed position.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 83,507 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to open n/s/r door from interior or exterior. but door is securely latched in the closed position.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,743 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,725 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,805 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)

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 TNE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TNE, 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 OU03 TNE registered?

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

Is OU03 TNE safe to buy?

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