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OU03TLJ
2003 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU03TLJ
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
13 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 175,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,833 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 164,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,073 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust clamp broken
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 151,073 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- centre exhaust clamp broken
9 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,351 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 27 Jun 20268 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 138,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,706 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs corroded
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,363 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 109,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,272 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,272 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,191 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 27 Jun 20267 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 78,513 MI
27 Jun 20267 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,513 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 27 Jun 202615 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,338 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,488 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 27 Jun 202614 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,201 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
12 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) Dangerous
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,281 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009 27 Jun 20267 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,539 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2008 27 Jun 20267 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 30,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
17 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,015 MI
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OU03TLJ was registered on 2003-03-31
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