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PJ03 RYU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,003 mi
Last recorded152,003 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 RYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 152,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025 152,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 147,065 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 142,566 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 137,773 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 134,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 130,653 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 130,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 124,001 miles

Nearside Outer cv boot weeping grease

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 111,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,251 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,635 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,019 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,570 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,988 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,735 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,017 miles

all brake pads slightly worn

middle exhaust mounting bracket starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2006 26,010 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 26,010 miles

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

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

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 RYU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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