CarVerify

Free Car Check

JB52 TAX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,668 mi
Last recorded122,668 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB52 TAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2021 122,668 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 119,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 119,664 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 113,704 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,164 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,677 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to wear indicator

Pass 11 Dec 2015 91,251 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 77,978 miles

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 30 Dec 2014 77,976 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusty

n/s/f steering arm slight play

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,754 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,924 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,039 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 66,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,906 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,805 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,182 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 21,322 miles

offside rear tyre bold edge -advise

Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,110 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 14,990 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JB52 TAX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JB52 TAX, 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 JB52 TAX?

You can check the full history of JB52 TAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JB52 TAX registered?

JB52 TAX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is JB52 TAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB52 TAX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JB52 TAX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JB52 TAX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.