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RX03 JVK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,357 mi
Last recorded148,357 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 JVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 148,357 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 143,857 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working up to 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 133,359 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2020 126,121 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 119,899 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 113,143 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,988 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,792 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,812 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 80,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,311 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have wear on the edges...

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,156 miles

play in both steering arms

wipers smeary

Fail 19 Nov 2012 62,156 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

play in both steering arms

wipers smeary

n/s front tyre very close to legal limit

o/s front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,439 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 52,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s inner cv gaiter insecure and leaking grease

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear washer inop

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,709 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 46,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,293 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,960 miles

front number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,018 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,510 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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RX03 JVK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

RX03 JVK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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The MOT history for RX03 JVK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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