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DX03 OTJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,582 mi
Last recorded149,582 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2012 149,582 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 149,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 135,977 miles

205/55/16V

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

front brake discs worn

minor leak of exhaust gases from catalytic coverter

Fail 1 Aug 2011 135,977 miles

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

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

205/55/16V

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

front brake discs worn

minor leak of exhaust gases from catalytic coverter

Pass 6 Aug 2010 123,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs pitted and worn....

oil level on minimum...

rear discs pitted....

Pass 23 Jun 2009 107,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 107,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 86,305 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 67,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 42,421 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 42,421 miles

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

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

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 OTJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OTJ, 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 DX03 OTJ registered?

DX03 OTJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is DX03 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 OTJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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