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PJ03 RYM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,500 mi
Last recorded197,500 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2017 197,500 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 186,034 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 154,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 99,001 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 117,729 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 110,161 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 98,693 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 85,514 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre tread begin: to wear on outer edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/R Tyre side wall deteriorating.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 73,308 miles

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2008 66,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 61,062 miles

offside rear tyre cracking around side wall

Pass 11 May 2006 56,239 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 RYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

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

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