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OU03 TXD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,053 mi
Last recorded123,053 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 TXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,053 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 123,053 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,297 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 120,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,221 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 117,221 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,965 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 110,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 104,734 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,673 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,938 miles

both number plate lamps dim

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 77,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

the n/s/f and the n/s/r tyres are rubbed on the outter side walls

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,095 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 61,093 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,542 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 51,541 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,260 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken away from pipe....Brake Fluid around Master cylinder and on lower suspension arm. No leak found

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2006 26,986 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 TXD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

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

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