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RY03 CJF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,008 mi
Last recorded142,008 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 142,008 miles

Exhaust centre hanger broken. exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front outer CV boot leaking. not insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 27 May 2015 142,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust centre hanger broken. exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front outer CV boot leaking. not insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 6 Jun 2014 133,565 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber casing starting to deterioate

Pass 6 Jun 2014 133,565 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber casing starting to deterioate

Pass 5 Jun 2013 124,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 124,363 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 118,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake discs have some scoring and wear

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

slight leaking of grease from nearside cv gaitor

Pass 30 May 2012 118,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear brake discs have some scoring and wear

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

slight leaking of grease from nearside cv gaitor

Fail 7 Jun 2011 108,847 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs pitted on inside

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre noted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 108,847 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs pitted on inside

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre noted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 92,724 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,297 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,970 miles

o/s/f inner cv gaitor clip missing

small chip to o/s screen

some slight surface corrosion to both rear disc

Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,029 miles

centre exhaust bracket welding has broken but still supporting

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 CJF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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