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VU03 VXX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

145,375 mi
Last recorded145,375 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 145,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 135,522 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 127,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 120,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 120,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,387 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 98,483 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,319 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 81,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,014 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,293 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,313 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 2 Mar 2007 31,039 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 9 Mar 2006 26,615 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 VXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

VU03 VXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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