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RY03 CJE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,553 mi
Last recorded135,553 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 135,553 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish

Fail 20 Feb 2017 135,553 miles

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

Front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2016 125,320 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 115,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,041 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 106,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 91,969 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2011 84,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,783 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 75,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wiper blades indicate worn.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 62,120 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wiper blades indicate worn.

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,756 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,380 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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RY03 CJE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RY03 CJE, 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 RY03 CJE registered?

RY03 CJE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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