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PA03 DUV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

153,127 mi
Last recorded153,127 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 DUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 153,127 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 144,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 136,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tyres have repair on inside edge (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing no sharp edges still flashes orange (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 130,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing no sharp edges still flashes orange (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 127,874 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,389 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,454 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,584 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,764 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,628 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,690 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 92,690 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,883 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 70,298 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,257 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,708 miles

front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,221 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,449 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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PA03 DUV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PA03 DUV, 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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PA03 DUV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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