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VO03 VXT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

272,661 mi
Last recorded272,661 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 272,661 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 254,172 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 254,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 236,516 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 236,516 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 217,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 217,796 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 204,449 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken system secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak engine

rear seats not used time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2020 204,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust bracket broken system secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak engine

rear seats not used time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2019 195,447 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket deteriorating

oil leak engine

zero pick up clear

Fail 2 Dec 2019 195,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket deteriorating

oil leak engine

zero pick up clear

Pass 4 Dec 2018 183,448 miles

Front exhaust blow

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2018 183,448 miles

Front exhaust blow

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2017 169,858 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 156,810 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 144,983 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 132,788 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 119,400 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 27 Nov 2012 108,259 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 94,919 miles

nearside rear tyre - inner and outer sidewalls cracking badly

Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,405 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 73,008 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,249 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,332 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,017 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 VXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXT, 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 VXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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