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PJ03 UVM

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,144 mi
Last recorded103,144 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 UVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 92,151 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,183 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 83,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 147,630 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 147,630 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 115,327 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 115,241 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 114,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear brake slight imbalance

Fail 17 Apr 2008 114,436 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear brake slight imbalance

Pass 28 Nov 2006 91,183 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 79,176 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 UVM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM registered?

PJ03 UVM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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