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RY03 CJZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,263 mi
Last recorded196,263 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 196,263 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 188,124 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 177,569 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 165,337 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 155,278 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 142,021 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 122,131 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel

Fail 12 Jan 2009 101,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 101,740 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 81,875 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,523 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 43,523 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 CJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY03 CJZ, 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 CJZ registered?

RY03 CJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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