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SO03 ZGA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,248 mi
Last recorded89,248 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 ZGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 89,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 85,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,897 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Has Slight Corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,596 miles

Centre corrosion on all flex brake hose ferrules

corrosion on power steering rack pipes

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 13 Jul 2016 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Centre corrosion on all flex brake hose ferrules

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

corrosion on power steering rack pipes

corrosion on suspension components

travel in brake pedal

Fail 15 Jul 2015 73,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,932 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 70,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,637 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 63,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,235 miles

corrosion started on rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Jul 2011 59,235 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion started on rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 54,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,411 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 49,411 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,216 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 43,216 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,633 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 25,656 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,656 miles

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

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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SO03 ZGA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO03 ZGA, 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 SO03 ZGA registered?

SO03 ZGA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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