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OV03 MTJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,700 mi
Last recorded139,700 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 139,700 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 136,786 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 136,026 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 134,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 131,359 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 131,359 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 122,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 116,047 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2011 116,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 13 May 2010 106,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 93,332 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 93,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,690 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 80,609 miles

Nearside Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 69,717 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 69,717 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 60,247 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 60,247 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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OV03 MTJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV03 MTJ, 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 OV03 MTJ registered?

OV03 MTJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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The MOT history for OV03 MTJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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