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PJ03 UVS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,404 mi
Last recorded77,404 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 UVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 77,404 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 77,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,539 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 68,539 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 64,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 41,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 41,847 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 38,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 28,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,755 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 10,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 8,280 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 UVS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVS, 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 UVS registered?

PJ03 UVS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is PJ03 UVS safe to buy?

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