2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · DX03 OTE
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 96,037 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX03 OTE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
- 96,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX03 OTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (DX03 OTE) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
DX03 OTE Mileage History
- 26/10/202186,055 mi
- 27/10/202290,408 mi+4,353 mi
- 01/11/202290,410 mi+2 mi
- 27/10/202396,037 mi+5,627 mi
Average of roughly 4,988 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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