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MX03 TGJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,777 mi
Last recorded204,777 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 TGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 204,777 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 204,776 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 198,617 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 193,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 187,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 158,749 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 158,749 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 143,147 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 107,626 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 79,472 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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MX03 TGJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX03 TGJ, 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 MX03 TGJ registered?

MX03 TGJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is MX03 TGJ safe to buy?

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