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V23 VRS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,106 mi
Last recorded179,106 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 179,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2019 179,106 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 166,257 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 153,996 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres wearing low/ inside edges

Fail 19 Apr 2017 153,996 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres wearing low/ inside edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 145,368 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 129,448 miles

exhaust catalytic converter heatshield slightly insecure - rattle

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor slightly insecure but preventing ingress of dirt

rear brake hose metal ferrules and fuel tank straps corroding

rear exhaust silencer joint and tailpipe welds - minor blow

Fail 4 Apr 2014 116,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 116,053 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,751 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,428 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 75,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wall perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,065 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,434 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 44,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,979 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 35,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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V23 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V23 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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V23 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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