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PN03 VOG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

48,064 mi
Last recorded48,064 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 VOG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 48,064 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s washers aim low no jets

Pass 18 Jul 2025 47,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 47,303 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,974 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 46,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 46,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,296 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 45,296 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 44,492 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking on side wall and within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 42,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking on side wall and within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,545 miles

Nearside Front slight/split

Fail 10 Apr 2018 41,545 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front slight/split

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,381 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 40,381 miles

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

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,739 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,915 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 36,915 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,485 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,565 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,800 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,765 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,335 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,708 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 13,213 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 VOG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PN03 VOG, 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 PN03 VOG registered?

PN03 VOG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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