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PN03 DXP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

216,532 mi
Last recorded216,532 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 DXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 216,532 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both corroded at top. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in-between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer C.V boot wheeping grease.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in-between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 215,558 miles

All seat belts slow to retract

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear, near flexis bubbled under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 210,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 210,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 193,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rear (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2017 184,206 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 175,984 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 169,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 169,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 162,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 151,339 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 151,339 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 143,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 131,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 121,018 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 121,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

stone chips in front screen

Pass 19 Aug 2009 107,564 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 107,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 97,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 97,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 82,186 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 82,186 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,583 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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PN03 DXP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PN03 DXP, 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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PN03 DXP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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