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DK03 CJV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,899 mi
Last recorded154,899 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 154,899 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 154,899 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 140,854 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 140,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 126,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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nearside and offside front sills damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2014 112,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,106 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 98,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 75,306 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 66,439 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 58,157 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 45,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,405 miles

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

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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DK03 CJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK03 CJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK03 CJV registered?

DK03 CJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 CJV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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