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EK03 JZJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,051 mi
Last recorded210,051 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 JZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 210,051 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 210,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 208,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 208,888 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 206,966 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 203,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 198,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 195,745 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 190,602 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,584 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 180,933 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 180,933 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 175,262 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 169,505 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 169,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 163,267 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 156,755 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 148,872 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 126,996 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 96,462 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 JZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JZJ, 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 JZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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