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PG03 XOT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,734 mi
Last recorded177,734 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 XOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 177,734 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 177,733 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 167,689 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 167,689 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 159,311 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 159,300 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 149,935 miles

both rear tyres are perished and split within tread grooves

Fail 14 Jun 2017 149,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding park brake sticking on (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split right around inner and outer shoulders (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres are perished and split within tread grooves

Pass 15 Jun 2016 143,276 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 143,276 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 137,766 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 129,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 119,691 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 110,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 100,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,761 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubing outer tread also punctured

Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,827 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 83,824 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,513 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,003 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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PG03 XOT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PG03 XOT, 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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PG03 XOT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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