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OU03 JJE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,414 mi
Last recorded119,414 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 119,414 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 117,066 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,392 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 115,184 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 114,515 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 114,515 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective PIPE SPLIT (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,164 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 107,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,312 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,576 miles

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)

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

n/s front tyre very worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Mar 2012 73,988 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,495 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,091 miles

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

both front inner brake discs VERY rusty

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,787 miles

front inner brake discs VERY rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2008 46,787 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front inner brake discs VERY rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,848 miles

both front inner brake discs very rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,538 miles

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

both front inner brake discs rusty

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 JJE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 JJE, 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 JJE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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