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OU03 JEJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,467 mi
Last recorded139,467 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 139,467 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 139,467 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 123,597 miles

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)

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,968 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 95,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,910 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 86,344 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,007 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2010 70,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,326 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 53,508 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,660 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,810 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 JEJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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