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VO03 UTC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,540 mi
Last recorded199,540 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 UTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 199,540 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre exhaust repaired with paste

Fail 6 Nov 2018 199,457 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 194,997 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 194,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 183,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 166,523 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 156,370 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 147,059 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 147,059 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 144,206 miles

offside rear brake flexi hose

Pass 15 Jun 2011 137,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 117,544 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 117,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 94,976 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 94,976 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,325 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,107 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 53,107 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,214 miles

2 front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UTC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UTC, 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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VO03 UTC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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