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R5 POJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,376 mi
Last recorded36,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 POJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 36,376 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall of tyre has a cut which is not deep enough to reach structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 36,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall of tyre has a cut which is not deep enough to reach structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 31,529 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 30,666 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 28,455 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 28,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 28,438 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,365 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,272 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 28,181 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,536 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 27,164 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,615 miles

OSF anti roll link gaiter slight deterioration

OSF brake disc splash shield corroded

rear wash no fluid

Pass 18 Aug 2012 24,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,797 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 23,779 miles

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

Rear washer system poor

Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,266 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,238 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,500 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 14,191 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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R5 POJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R5 POJ, 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 R5 POJ registered?

R5 POJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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