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VO03 EXJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,873 mi
Last recorded220,873 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 EXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 220,873 miles

nearside lower windscreen slight damage

Fail 30 Apr 2019 220,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside lower windscreen slight damage

Pass 4 May 2018 210,459 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 210,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2018 207,208 miles

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

nearside lower windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2018 207,204 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside lower windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2017 196,587 miles

Nearside Front nearside front steering rack gaitor slightly insecure

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

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

slight leak on cat exhaust

Pass 29 Feb 2016 182,582 miles

Nail in rear nearside tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2016 182,360 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in rear nearside tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2015 166,667 miles

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

front nearside inner steering rack ball joint badly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 150,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 137,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 123,050 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 123,048 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 111,751 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

strong note- n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge- raised tread pattern

Pass 8 Mar 2010 97,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,480 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 84,480 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,454 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,374 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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VO03 EXJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO03 EXJ, 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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VO03 EXJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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