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DX03 JVR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,656 mi
Last recorded108,656 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,656 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 108,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 98,668 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 95,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 89,036 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 89,039 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,495 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,832 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 66,589 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 60,053 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,893 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 52,893 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,946 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,696 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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DX03 JVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DX03 JVR, 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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What year was DX03 JVR registered?

DX03 JVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is DX03 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 JVR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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