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EU03 LOJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,820 mi
Last recorded63,820 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,820 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 63,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several holes in front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 56,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 56,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 50,892 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 50,892 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 47,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 43,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,065 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 42,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,135 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,245 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,467 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,569 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 23,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,648 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 14,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 9,091 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 8,795 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,689 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 7,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,332 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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EU03 LOJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EU03 LOJ, 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 EU03 LOJ registered?

EU03 LOJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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