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OV03 ZXS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,137 mi
Last recorded101,137 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ZXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 101,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2015 91,781 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2015 91,781 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 83,149 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wiper rubbers split on ends

Fail 21 May 2014 83,149 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wiper rubbers split on ends

Pass 14 May 2013 74,013 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 74,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 66,439 miles

offside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Fail 29 May 2012 66,439 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 25 May 2011 58,286 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 49,923 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 41,312 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 32,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 23,269 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 23,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2006 14,712 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 ZXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV03 ZXS, 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 ZXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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