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R61 EBO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,384 mi
Last recorded164,384 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 EBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 164,384 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 146,154 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2011 128,705 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 113,282 miles

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

front discs wearing

Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,583 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 81,397 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 81,391 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 63,662 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,974 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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R61 EBO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R61 EBO, 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 R61 EBO registered?

R61 EBO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is R61 EBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 EBO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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