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VO03 EVX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,900 mi
Last recorded124,900 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 EVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 124,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,978 miles

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre is wearing low and has some damage to outer sidewall

nearside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge (stepped tread)

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,357 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket is broken.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 100,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 7 May 2014 80,214 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Fail 7 May 2014 80,214 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 31 May 2013 74,930 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 May 2013 74,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2012 59,880 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 59,880 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,397 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 28 May 2010 45,186 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 37,259 miles

creak from the front suspension

offside rear brake pads worn

rear brake pads nearside rear worn low

some wear to the rear brake discs

Fail 4 Jul 2009 37,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

creak from the front suspension

offside rear brake pads worn

some wear to the rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,369 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 27 Jun 2007 22,443 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,823 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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VO03 EVX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO03 EVX, 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 VO03 EVX registered?

VO03 EVX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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