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DX03 OJR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,237 mi
Last recorded101,237 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OJR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,237 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,457 miles

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

airbox missing

headlamp wiring insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2017 88,457 miles

Emissions not tested pipe not able to be inserted (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

airbox missing

headlamp wiring insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,901 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,888 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,801 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,974 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 48,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2010 38,215 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,339 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 34,339 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,280 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,232 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 21,323 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OJR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DX03 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

DX03 OJR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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