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M3 KEJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,121 mi
Last recorded202,121 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 KEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 202,121 miles

Both front inner sills holed & corroded just outside of prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 202,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Both front inner sills holed & corroded just outside of prescribed areas

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 191,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 191,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 179,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 179,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 168,669 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner/outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2022 168,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 158,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 148,255 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 138,239 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 132,397 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,433 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 126,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 115,267 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 115,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 106,162 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. calliper (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,932 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 102,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,418 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,597 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 82,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Aug 2008 77,099 miles

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

advise front number plate could do with attention soon

advise offside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2007 69,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,790 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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M3 KEJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M3 KEJ, 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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M3 KEJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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