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AD03 SPX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,218 mi
Last recorded147,218 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 147,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 137,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 7 Oct 2015 128,620 miles

Offside Rear Noise from brake drum.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 128,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Noise from brake drum.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 112,260 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 92,194 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,769 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,409 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,402 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 64,750 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,809 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 53,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1.offside rear tyre is wearing on edges of tyre.

2.exhaust system is corrodeing but is not leaking.

Fail 16 Jun 2006 53,807 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SPX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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