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KX03 JPV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

203,779 mi
Last recorded203,779 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 JPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 203,779 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 193,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 182,199 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 182,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 164,167 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 164,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 149,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 120,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,404 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 95,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,176 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 10 Jun 2015 72,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,600 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,548 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre damage to side wall not showing cords

Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,995 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 45,995 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,463 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,940 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,922 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 13 Jun 2006 16,247 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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KX03 JPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KX03 JPV, 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 KX03 JPV registered?

KX03 JPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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