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OV03 ZYJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,732 mi
Last recorded115,732 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ZYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 115,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 109,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 109,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,916 miles

Offside Rear tyre balding on outer edge

Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre balding on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,417 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,529 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 85,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 79,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre starting to misshaped

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,122 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to misshaped

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,239 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,772 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,772 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 57,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,138 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,349 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,349 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,968 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,040 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 18,145 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 ZYJ 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 68.2%.

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 ZYJ, 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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OV03 ZYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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