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AD03 SOH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,896 mi
Last recorded63,896 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 63,896 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 63,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lamps

Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,179 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 62,179 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,881 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 59,510 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,166 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,240 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,070 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (D) bushes (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to some steel brake pipes

Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,905 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 54,905 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,882 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,565 miles

both rear tyres are very worn on inner & outer edges.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 50,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are very worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,292 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,594 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,575 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 34,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,432 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 25,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,677 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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AD03 SOH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AD03 SOH, 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 AD03 SOH registered?

AD03 SOH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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