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EK03 JZM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,887 mi
Last recorded125,887 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,887 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

OSR shock absorber is leaking slightly

Rear brake pads low, discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 125,887 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

OSR shock absorber is leaking slightly

Rear brake pads low, discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 119,150 miles

raste under the chassic

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,829 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,614 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 96,263 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,633 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing edges

Fail 28 Aug 2012 87,574 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

near side front tyre wearing edges

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,298 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 84,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,504 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 82,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,810 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 79,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,683 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 75,683 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 63,797 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 JZM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK03 JZM, 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 EK03 JZM registered?

EK03 JZM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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