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AR03 JZE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,533 mi
Last recorded107,533 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 107,533 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 107,528 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

nearside front wishbone rear bush cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge and has a small cut in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and cracking

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 100,587 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge and has a small cut in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and cracking

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,583 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished

Fail 12 Aug 2015 92,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,422 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking between treads

something rolling around in o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2014 83,376 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre cracking between treads

something rolling around in o/s/r tyre

undertray insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 65,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,892 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 55,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,393 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,294 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,614 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 36,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,384 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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AR03 JZE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR03 JZE, 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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AR03 JZE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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