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OE03 KZJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

174,996 mi
Last recorded174,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 KZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 174,996 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 149,668 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 127,388 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 127,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 99,095 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,480 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 79,322 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,677 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,379 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,074 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,981 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,658 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)

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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OE03 KZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OE03 KZJ, 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 OE03 KZJ registered?

OE03 KZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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