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PJ03 UWF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,442 mi
Last recorded136,442 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 136,442 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 134,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 119,729 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 117,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 111,215 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 106,978 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 106,889 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 154,675 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 102,524 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 97,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 92,302 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,037 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,164 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,745 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,834 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,371 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 52,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,851 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,275 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 UWF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ03 UWF registered?

PJ03 UWF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is PJ03 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 UWF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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