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EK03 JZA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,855 mi
Last recorded147,855 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 JZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 147,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened multiple areas (axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear all both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively all both sides of vehicle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides of vehicle springs all both sides of vehicle and suspension arms all both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroding osr and both rear back plates and rear springs all both sides of vehicle

all wheels heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 142,060 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 139,113 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 135,120 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 135,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 130,007 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 130,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 125,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 120,591 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

very slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 114,651 miles

very slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 109,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 104,669 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 104,610 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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EK03 JZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK03 JZA, 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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EK03 JZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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