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CU03 JWE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,673 mi
Last recorded154,673 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 JWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2022 154,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 145,670 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 141,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 136,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 136,621 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres tread depths getting down

Pass 3 May 2017 125,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 121,308 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 May 2016 121,308 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 115,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 106,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2011 86,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,388 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 75,597 miles

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

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

discs worn front rear

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,816 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,737 miles

brake pad warning light staying on

n/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear no.plate slightly defaced

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,408 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CU03 JWE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU03 JWE, 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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CU03 JWE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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