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AG03 RZJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,174 mi
Last recorded166,174 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 RZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 166,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre UN-REPAIRABLE ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 165,634 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre UN-REPAIRABLE ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 156,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 156,311 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 145,806 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN V.LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 145,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN V.LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 134,588 miles

FRONT SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2019 134,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

FRONT SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 120,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

REAR SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Fail 1 Nov 2018 120,473 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE (NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,867 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW (APPROX 5K)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

REAR SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Fail 10 Nov 2017 100,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW (APPROX 5K)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

REAR SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,353 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 78,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,215 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 73,215 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,981 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,401 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 58,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,803 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,783 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,029 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,462 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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AG03 RZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 AG03 RZJ, 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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AG03 RZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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