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OW03 KYJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,094 mi
Last recorded163,094 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 163,094 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 155,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 146,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear disc's corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 135,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 126,065 miles

all brake disc's corroded

front brakes slight bind

Fail 22 May 2014 126,065 miles

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

all brake disc's corroded

front brakes slight bind

Fail 20 May 2013 116,270 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2013 116,270 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 107,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 107,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 98,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 84,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 64,648 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 29 Apr 2008 45,641 miles

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

Offside Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

front number plate damage

Fail 25 Apr 2007 38,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,120 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 28,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,360 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 KYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OW03 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

OW03 KYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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