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MH03 VJZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,891 mi
Last recorded130,891 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 VJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 130,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise fond from o/s/r brake requires stripping for further investigation

o/s/ sill damaged

Pass 13 May 2016 121,945 miles

play to front roll bar bushes

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to coil springs

Pass 18 Apr 2016 121,604 miles

both front antiroll d bushes have slight movement.

slight corrosion to brake pipes in areas

suspension coil springs have slight corrosion to them.offside rear is new.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 105,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2013 98,325 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads low

official sticker

Fail 1 May 2013 98,302 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front pads low

official sticker

osr hub damp

Fail 26 Apr 2012 89,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,157 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,823 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,021 miles

cut o/s/f tyre tred

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut n/s/f tyre tred

n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyres below 1.6 mm on the edges

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,097 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,660 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 47,660 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,761 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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MH03 VJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MH03 VJZ, 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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MH03 VJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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