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OV03 MPZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,152 mi
Last recorded174,152 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 174,152 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

Fail 20 Dec 2017 174,146 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

Pass 16 Dec 2016 160,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 149,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 137,115 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 125,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Off side rear seat has child seat fitted

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 125,911 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Off side rear seat has child seat fitted

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 111,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

slight judder front brakes

Pass 12 Dec 2011 101,736 miles

corrosion on both front brake discs

slight wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2010 90,941 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,107 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,961 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,225 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 MPZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MPZ, 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 OV03 MPZ registered?

OV03 MPZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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