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VU03 VXV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,984 mi
Last recorded151,984 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 151,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 142,555 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 142,555 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both and o/s track rod end worn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 133,421 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 127,694 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 121,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 117,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket

Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 105,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,991 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 82,222 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 82,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,699 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,103 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,103 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,258 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,634 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,844 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,056 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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VU03 VXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU03 VXV, 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 VU03 VXV registered?

VU03 VXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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