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PJ03 OKC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,730 mi
Last recorded132,730 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OKC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 132,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 132,642 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 121,456 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded off bus system still adequately supported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside wiper rubber torn but still clearing screen.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 121,266 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust hanger corroded off but system still adequately supported.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside wiper rubber torn but still clearing screen.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 91,920 miles

nearside mirror cover loose

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside mirror cover loose

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,648 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,981 miles

n/s mirror cover loose

Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,486 miles

n/s mirror broken

Fail 19 Jul 2010 60,484 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

n/s mirror broken

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,284 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,125 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 48,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,635 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 41,635 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,659 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 OKC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PJ03 OKC, 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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PJ03 OKC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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