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YJ03 MJH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

225,267 mi
Last recorded225,267 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 MJH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 225,267 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 213,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 204,054 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen damage, not effecting view of the road

Pass 7 Aug 2015 200,325 miles

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

Windscreen damage not effecting view of the road

Fail 6 Aug 2015 200,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen damage not effecting view of the road

Pass 28 Jul 2014 190,284 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 190,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 178,213 miles

brake binding on o/s/r

Pass 13 Aug 2012 166,702 miles

slight binding on o/s rear brake

Pass 9 Aug 2011 153,488 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 139,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

number plate light out

Pass 2 Jul 2009 126,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 115,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 105,865 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 89,573 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2006 89,573 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

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 MJH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJH, 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 YJ03 MJH registered?

YJ03 MJH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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