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AU03 JPJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,848 mi
Last recorded103,848 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 JPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 103,848 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 103,810 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,177 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 102,177 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 101,961 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 101,522 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 101,141 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 100,732 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 100,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2020 99,859 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 99,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,278 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 92,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,337 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 87,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,140 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2016 83,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,854 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,103 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 72,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,399 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,208 miles

Slight brake bind both rear brakes

Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,691 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,949 miles

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

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

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,320 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,037 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 35,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 28,693 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 26 Apr 2006 21,698 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AU03 JPJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU03 JPJ, 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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AU03 JPJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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