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VX03 ADV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,932 mi
Last recorded193,932 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 ADV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 193,932 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 193,684 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front disc and pads

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2023 182,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 182,518 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that meet flexi hoses in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle presented with a thick coat of underbody sealant or similar product

Pass 17 Dec 2020 177,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 173,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective rear of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty, offside & nearside, pipes that run to & from flexi hoses, also hose ferules are rusting too (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 156,861 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside pipes that join & exit both rear hoses& run along suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 143,683 miles

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyres are deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2015 132,713 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE AS PIPES RUN TO & FROM REAR FLEXI HOSES & ALONG SUSPENION ARMS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 130,480 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,080 miles

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 14 Dec 2012 121,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 110,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,165 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 102,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 92,538 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,331 miles

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

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

O/S/F wiper blade slightly worn.

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 83,331 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

O/S/F wiper blade slightly worn.

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,942 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 43,547 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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VX03 ADV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VX03 ADV, 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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VX03 ADV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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