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OV03 MPF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,974 mi
Last recorded178,974 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 178,974 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi to catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight cleaning device missing/inop

Pass 29 Jan 2019 163,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 151,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 151,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 138,130 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 130,273 miles

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

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

Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 130,273 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 121,347 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 110,633 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,651 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 99,651 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,561 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,945 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,799 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,756 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,130 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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OV03 MPF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV03 MPF, 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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OV03 MPF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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