2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · JL03 DCL
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 84,251 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JL03 DCL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2023
- 84,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JL03 DCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (JL03 DCL) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
JL03 DCL Mileage History
- 28/04/202282,763 mi
- 06/05/202282,785 mi+22 mi
- 09/05/202384,216 mi+1,431 mi
- 22/05/202384,251 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 1,398 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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