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OU03 VFZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,996 mi
Last recorded118,996 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 118,996 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 118,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 117,233 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2017 117,231 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 20 Jun 2015 115,861 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

sidewall of near side front tyre has slight spilt

Pass 15 Jul 2013 79,234 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 99,228 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre low pressure

Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,973 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,774 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,846 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 56,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,147 miles

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

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 VFZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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