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AD03 TZT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,365 mi
Last recorded129,365 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 TZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 129,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 117,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 117,697 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 111,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 100,927 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 100,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,555 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,708 miles

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 19 Feb 2016 72,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded and pitted

Nearside Front tyre valve has slight cracking

both front brake flexi hoses have slight cracking

both front tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Fail 17 Feb 2016 72,667 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded and pitted

Nearside Front tyre valve has slight cracking

both front brake flexi hoses have slight cracking

both front tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,258 miles

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

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

front back plates corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,494 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,866 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 55,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 50,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,806 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 37,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,566 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 TZT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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