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J222 CGC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

212,832 mi
Last recorded212,832 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 CGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 212,832 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 207,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Dec 2011 203,049 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 197,255 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 197,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 184,657 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 170,492 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 160,260 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 142,814 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 117,627 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 117,173 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 908,886 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 59,282 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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J222 CGC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J222 CGC, 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 J222 CGC registered?

J222 CGC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is J222 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J222 CGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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