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JL03 DCL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,251 mi
Last recorded84,251 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL03 DCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 84,251 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 84,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 82,785 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 82,763 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 80,827 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 80,817 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,895 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,003 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,628 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,966 miles

small bulge on nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,348 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,884 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,754 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,565 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,959 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,307 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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JL03 DCL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JL03 DCL, 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 JL03 DCL registered?

JL03 DCL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is JL03 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL03 DCL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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