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KE03 JZW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,539 mi
Last recorded129,539 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 JZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 129,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 110,112 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,913 miles

Coolant leak Serious water leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 98,913 miles

Coolant leak Serious water leak ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 91,328 miles

EML warning on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively brakes judder (3.7.B.3)

Rear seat belt not checked due to child seats fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 91,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

EML warning on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner edge. wheel tracking strongly recommended (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** strong advice also off shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively brakes judder (3.7.B.3)

Rear seat belt not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 84,039 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes weak and wearing

offside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 28 May 2015 84,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

both front lower suspension arm bushes weak and wearing

front and rear reg plates cracked/deteriorating

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front indicator lens missing

bothsides rear Tyres slightly worn low inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,503 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 68,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 55,020 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,274 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,516 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 38,492 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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,268 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,111 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,062 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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KE03 JZW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KE03 JZW, 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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KE03 JZW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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