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PJ03 OVC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,230 mi
Last recorded82,230 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 82,230 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 78,095 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 78,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,327 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,648 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 74,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 72,260 miles

Front Front jacking points damage

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,332 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,457 miles

Front both jacking points damaged

Front wiper blades slightly split

Nearside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened fixing bolt modified but dose not appear to be seriously weekend (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,830 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 64,737 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 64,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 62,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 60,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 56,397 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,283 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 23,388 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 15,599 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 OVC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

PJ03 OVC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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