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WK03 JJU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,827 mi
Last recorded108,827 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 JJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 108,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,513 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 97,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 97,504 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 92,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sil slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 3 Jun 2020 92,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sil slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 29 May 2019 85,541 miles

movement in offside steering

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 29 May 2019 85,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

movement in offside steering

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 29 May 2018 76,844 miles

n/s number plate light not working

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,393 miles

movement in offside front rack end

Fail 30 May 2017 66,267 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

movement in offside front rack end

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,499 miles

front brake pads worn low /discs lipped

play in offside drag link ball joint

Fail 1 Jun 2016 57,499 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn low /discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre on wear bars /just legal

play in offside drag link ball joint

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,781 miles

offside front tyre close to limits

play in offside rack end

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 4 Jun 2015 47,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre close to limits

play in offside rack end

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2014 37,400 miles

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

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 17 May 2013 36,835 miles

play in the steering

Pass 24 May 2012 36,199 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 34,312 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 32,909 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,055 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 31,055 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 24,496 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 23,788 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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WK03 JJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WK03 JJU, 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 WK03 JJU registered?

WK03 JJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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