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OV03 ZYG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,587 mi
Last recorded173,587 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ZYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 173,587 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 173,587 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 152,408 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 152,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 141,424 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 141,424 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 132,234 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 132,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 15 May 2013 119,368 miles

slight noise on off side front wheel bearing

Fail 14 May 2013 119,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise on off side front wheel bearing

Fail 14 May 2012 107,862 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 107,862 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 101,106 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 101,106 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system from cat to pipe corroded and blowing

front discs corroded and inner side limited contact area

Pass 12 Jun 2009 86,390 miles

both front tyres low 3mm

grease leaking on n/s/f cv boot (very slight)

slight even tread wear to n/s/r tyre.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 86,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres low 3mm

grease leaking on n/s/f cv boot (very slight)

slight even tread wear to n/s/r tyre.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 74,715 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,139 miles

All four brake discs are slightly corroded

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,186 miles

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

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 ZYG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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