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PJ03 UWB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,598 mi
Last recorded116,598 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 UWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 116,598 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 116,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 112,593 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 107,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 103,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 100,508 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 100,502 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 97,755 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,471 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,899 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,332 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,640 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,583 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,284 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,727 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,426 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,486 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 55,481 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,864 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,415 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,083 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 UWB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

PJ03 UWB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is PJ03 UWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 UWB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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