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SP03 HJJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,673 mi
Last recorded201,673 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 HJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 201,673 miles

Oil leak

damage to both front sills

Pass 1 Jul 2014 197,891 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 194,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front sills have damage

Pass 29 Jun 2012 186,996 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 180,205 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 176,268 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 176,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 150,857 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 150,857 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside 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)

both sills are damaged

Pass 21 May 2009 116,351 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 103,763 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 103,633 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 May 2007 73,670 miles

o/s/r shock absorber damp.

Fail 4 May 2007 73,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,347 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 72,347 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

linkage

Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,819 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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SP03 HJJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 SP03 HJJ, 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 SP03 HJJ registered?

SP03 HJJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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