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OU03 HJG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,295 mi
Last recorded151,295 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 HJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 151,295 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 150,559 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 145,880 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 132,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 120,645 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 109,751 miles

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

engine oil on min

n/s/f brake pad worning cable damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 100,316 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 100,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 92,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight water ingress to front number plate

Fail 14 Mar 2008 85,236 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight water ingress to front number plate

Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,164 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 79,031 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 70,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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OU03 HJG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU03 HJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU03 HJG registered?

OU03 HJG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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