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J17 VRS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,787 mi
Last recorded169,787 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 169,787 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath in places (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 169,331 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 169,331 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 167,105 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 167,105 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 163,629 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 157,058 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 152,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 152,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 142,135 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 142,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 126,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 111,389 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 93,670 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 93,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 72,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 72,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,296 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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J17 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J17 VRS, 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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J17 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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