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OU03 JCV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,274 mi
Last recorded195,274 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 195,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 195,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 184,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both cover tubes for rear shocks detached

both headlights bit low on output

front tyres under 3mm

o/s/r tyre under 3mm

rear brakes slight bind

rear reg plate (change soon)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 184,336 miles

both cover tubes for rear shocks detached

both headlights bit low on output

front tyres under 3mm

o/s/r tyre under 3mm

rear brakes slight bind

rear reg plate (change soon)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 148,423 miles

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

Nearside rear registration plate lamp dim

Windscreen damage in "Zone A" has been repaired, over 10mm but barely visible

offside rear door will not open from the outside.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 148,304 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear door will not open from the outside.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 132,362 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 115,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 98,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 84,057 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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OU03 JCV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JCV, 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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OU03 JCV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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