2003 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · E4 MLR
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 157,641 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E4 MLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 157,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E4 MLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (E4 MLR) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
E4 MLR Mileage History
- 01/10/2022141,152 mi
- 02/10/2023149,592 mi+8,440 mi
- 23/09/2024155,537 mi+5,945 mi
- 26/09/2025157,640 mi+2,103 mi
- 26/09/2025157,641 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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