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S3 VRS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

131,316 mi
Last recorded131,316 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 131,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 123,799 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,216 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 111,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDE (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 102,903 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 102,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,366 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 99,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam suspect bulb in correctly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,976 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 95,976 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,554 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 93,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,838 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 90,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,009 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front constant velocity gaiter slightly insecure but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jul 2016 82,298 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front constant velocity gaiter slightly insecure but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,165 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,130 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 64,130 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,477 miles

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

N/S/F Inner cv boot insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,476 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/S/F Inner cv boot insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 51,935 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 51,935 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front inner C/V gaiter insecure at small end.

Recommend engine oil and filter change.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 46,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,015 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 40,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,423 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,486 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S3 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 S3 VRS, 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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S3 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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