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RX03 JOA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,757 mi
Last recorded148,757 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 JOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 148,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 132,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 116,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 116,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,161 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 106,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,680 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 96,680 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,769 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,527 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,391 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,006 miles

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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RX03 JOA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RX03 JOA, 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 RX03 JOA registered?

RX03 JOA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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