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PJ03 RYH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,142 mi
Last recorded96,142 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 RYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,142 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,623 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 29 Jan 2018 87,378 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 82,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,626 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 78,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,156 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,879 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,955 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,982 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 40,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2008 34,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,228 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 29,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 19,627 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 RYH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ03 RYH registered?

PJ03 RYH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ03 RYH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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