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AD03 TLV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,499 mi
Last recorded204,499 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 TLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 204,499 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 204,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 197,344 miles

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion needs cleaning back and a treatment applied

Pass 25 Jul 2023 195,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 190,605 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 172,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 163,802 miles

centre exhaust metal mount broken

Pass 7 Jun 2019 156,009 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop defective

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop defective

undertray mounting defective but unlikely to become detached

Pass 6 Jun 2018 141,521 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 141,514 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 133,833 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 125,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 115,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 115,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,888 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 105,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 95,222 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,978 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,922 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,386 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

front brake disc`s pitted surface edges and worn.

rear brake disc`s pitted surface edges.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 60,386 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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)

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

front brake disc`s pitted surface edges and worn.

rear brake disc`s pitted surface edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,926 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 48,926 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,178 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,130 miles

Hand brake cables tight and noisey in opperation.

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake callipers hand brake levers not returning to stops.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,409 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 TLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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