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PJ03 UYW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,475 mi
Last recorded170,475 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 UYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 170,475 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 168,783 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 167,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 167,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 164,097 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 160,638 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 156,783 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 152,256 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 146,758 miles

Centre exhaust bracket loose but exhaust still adequatley supported

Front wipers in poor condition

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2016 146,758 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wipers in poor condition

Centre exhaust bracket loose but exhaust still adequatley supported

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 138,493 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 130,071 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 128,738 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2012 126,778 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 12 Aug 2011 125,075 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 121,929 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 118,339 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 72,486 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,486 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,617 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 52,617 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UYW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

PJ03 UYW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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