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JKZ 8370

2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,327 mi
Last recorded157,327 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI98,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKZ 8370
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2023 157,327 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 157,049 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 149,994 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 141,728 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 137,770 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI?

Based on 1,866 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
8,541
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Registration plate lamp not working 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
brake disc excessively pitted 6
brake binding 5
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JKZ 8370 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 98,888 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 Elegance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKZ 8370, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKZ 8370 registered?

JKZ 8370 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is JKZ 8370 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKZ 8370 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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