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OW03 JYC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,111 mi
Last recorded180,111 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 JYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 180,111 miles

Nearside front to rear brakepipe swollen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 axle mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged x2 (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 180,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front to rear brakepipe swollen

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 axle mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged x2 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 171,807 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 171,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 164,998 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 164,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 157,736 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 149,345 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 149,345 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 137,574 miles

slight wear nearside inner s/rack end

Pass 6 Mar 2015 125,544 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Pass 30 Oct 2013 108,777 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE INNER STEERING RACK END

Pass 10 Oct 2012 96,989 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,234 miles

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,218 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,084 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,042 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 72,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,822 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 59,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,671 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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OW03 JYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OW03 JYC, 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 OW03 JYC registered?

OW03 JYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for OW03 JYC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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