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EN03 XBJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,130 mi
Last recorded123,130 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 XBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2010 123,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 123,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 115,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2008 111,159 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 111,155 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front brake wear indicator insecure

Pass 8 May 2007 103,231 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 94,255 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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EN03 XBJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EN03 XBJ, 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

How do I check the history of EN03 XBJ?

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What year was EN03 XBJ registered?

EN03 XBJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is EN03 XBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 XBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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