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YJ03 CHZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,190 mi
Last recorded123,190 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 CHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 123,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil light on

Fail 30 Oct 2018 123,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Nor from inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides very weak (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Black (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Engine cover insecure

Oil light on

Pass 1 Nov 2017 117,534 miles

Oil warning light on

Wiper blades split

Fail 31 Oct 2017 117,534 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8.62 plus. Black smoke (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Oil warning light on

Wiper blades split

Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Yellow oil light on

Fail 22 Sep 2016 110,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear as marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Yellow oil light on

Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 9 Mar 2015 98,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,151 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 86,151 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Low engine oil level & warning light on

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

SRS warning light indicating system fault

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Low engine oil level & warning light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

SRS warning light indicating system fault

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,691 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 64,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,938 miles

air bag light on

brake pedal slightly spongey but does not creep to floor

oil warning light on

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,611 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 42,609 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,947 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 34,947 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,880 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,475 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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YJ03 CHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YJ03 CHZ, 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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YJ03 CHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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