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OW03 EOL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,068 mi
Last recorded137,068 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 EOL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 137,068 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 134,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 128,039 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,758 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,365 miles

BRAKE VACUUM SERVO HOSE SLIGHTLY SPLIT AND REPAIRED BUT NOT LEAKING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITOR PERISHED

Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,839 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

O/S/F INDICATOR BULB FADED

Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,438 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,640 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 83,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,466 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 76,428 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 70,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 63,674 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,415 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 49,071 miles

center exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,922 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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OW03 EOL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 OW03 EOL, 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 OW03 EOL registered?

OW03 EOL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is OW03 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 EOL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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