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AD03 SPU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,008 mi
Last recorded169,008 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 169,008 miles

slight rise and fall in brake efficiency on rear axle under test conditions, advise inspection in near future. pass criteria met at time of test

Pass 18 May 2018 162,414 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 May 2017 156,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 156,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 148,939 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 148,872 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 140,464 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 131,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2014 131,874 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2013 123,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 123,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 109,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 101,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,092 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,025 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 50,795 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 May 2006 38,021 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 SPU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SPU, 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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AD03 SPU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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