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PN03 VOH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,528 mi
Last recorded124,528 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 VOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2014 124,528 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,151 miles

nsf tyre worn

osr tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 116,567 miles

205/50 x 17

Brakes worn all round

Nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 106,434 miles

front wipers split

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish and debond

both sills damaged

centre exhaust mount broken but still suporting exhaust

engine cover fitted

nearside front inner c.v boot weaping grease

service light on

starter motor noisey

Pass 20 Apr 2010 106,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish and debond

both sills damaged

centre exhaust mount broken but still suporting exhaust

engine cover fitted

front wipers split

nearside front inner c.v boot weaping grease

service light on

starter motor noisey

Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,127 miles

aux drive belt is noisey

centre exhaust mount is broken but its still supporting the exhaust

chip in windscreen

engine under tray is missing and its fixing points are broken

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre is slightly distorted on the inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2008 89,316 miles

engine under tray missing and trims broken

noise from auxillary belt area

Fail 19 Apr 2008 89,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine under tray missing and trims broken

noise from auxillary belt area

Pass 28 Apr 2007 77,112 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 77,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front tyres wearing low. 3mm offside, 2mm nearside

Pass 29 Mar 2006 67,610 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 67,610 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VOH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VOH, 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 VOH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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