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PJ03 OJY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

541,800 mi
Last recorded541,800 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 541,800 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 541,800 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 376,775 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 292,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 235,811 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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PJ03 OJY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ03 OJY, 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 PJ03 OJY registered?

PJ03 OJY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is PJ03 OJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 OJY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ03 OJY have outstanding finance?

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