2003 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · DX03 OTV
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 137,638 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2021.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Aug 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX03 OTV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2020
- 137,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX03 OTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (DX03 OTV) between April 2006 and January 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
DX03 OTV Mileage History
- 19/04/200631,604 mi
- 03/05/200749,697 mi+18,093 mi
- 15/05/200859,841 mi+10,144 mi
- 15/05/200859,841 mi
- 13/05/200964,251 mi+4,410 mi
- 21/04/201067,256 mi+3,005 mi
- 23/04/201173,938 mi+6,682 mi
- 23/04/201173,938 mi
- 21/07/201282,861 mi+8,923 mi
- 20/07/201389,598 mi+6,737 mi
- 22/07/201389,626 mi+28 mi
- 19/07/201497,578 mi+7,952 mi
- 21/07/201497,599 mi+21 mi
- 27/06/2015104,601 mi+7,002 mi
- 16/07/2016111,083 mi+6,482 mi
- 10/08/2017117,948 mi+6,865 mi
- 17/10/2017117,969 mi+21 mi
- 19/10/2017117,969 mi
- 17/12/2018130,160 mi+12,191 mi
- 21/01/2019130,242 mi+82 mi
- 20/01/2020137,638 mi+7,396 mi
- 20/01/2020137,638 mi
Average of roughly 7,708 miles per year across 22 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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