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RX03 JWE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,031 mi
Last recorded136,031 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 136,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp stays on

Fail 21 Apr 2015 135,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine light on

Pass 15 May 2014 131,016 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 129,218 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 26 Apr 2013 129,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 19 Mar 2012 128,517 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 127,593 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 127,498 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 127,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 127,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 116,782 miles

handbrake action getting stiff

o.s.f. seat belt getting slow to retract

slight imbalance rear brakes and ionner pads look low

Fail 7 Mar 2008 116,777 miles

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

handbrake action getting stiff

o.s.f. seat belt getting slow to retract

slight imbalance rear brakes and ionner pads look low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 96,463 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 72,398 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 JWE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWE, 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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RX03 JWE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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