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EJ03 EJJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,130 mi
Last recorded59,130 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 EJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 59,130 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 54,190 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 50,160 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2023 50,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 49,654 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 49,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 49,358 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,439 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 44,351 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,952 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,028 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,002 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 33,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,758 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,044 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,417 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,478 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,681 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,612 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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EJ03 EJJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EJ03 EJJ, 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 EJ03 EJJ registered?

EJ03 EJJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ03 EJJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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