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SJ03 KGR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,982 mi
Last recorded173,982 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 KGR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 173,982 miles

centre exhaust brack split off

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

slight wear on nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2010 162,444 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 162,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 149,323 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

slight brake bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 26 Oct 2009 149,300 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Apr 2009 136,869 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy when spun

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Paintwork damage: N/S/R door

Fail 13 Apr 2009 136,727 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre stop light [3 bulbs not working]

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F wheel [steel] & all others alloys

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No spare wheel

O/S & N/S no-plate lights dull

Paintwork damage: N/S/R door

Rear wiper blade rubber split & washers not working

Taxi meter still to be checked

Pass 17 Oct 2008 125,726 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Oct 2008 125,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust clamp loose

fit front taxi plate to fount of car bumper and rear taxi plate missing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 112,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

damage to nsr door and outer sill

Fail 19 Oct 2007 96,588 miles

N/S/Sill damaged at rear

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

No- smoking sticker & tarrif sheet & name on N/S to be fitted prior to working

Pass 19 Oct 2007 96,588 miles

N/S/Sill damaged at rear

No- smoking sticker & tarrif sheet & name on N/S to be fitted prior to working

Pass 17 Aug 2007 95,369 miles

exhaust centre clamp loose

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,848 miles

Fire extinquisher [no date stamp]

N/S/Sill damaged on underside

Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,683 miles

centre exhaust bracket split off

Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,970 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 49,948 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear on two front inner roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2005 40,578 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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SJ03 KGR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ03 KGR, 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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SJ03 KGR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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