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AG03 SJY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,012 mi
Last recorded171,012 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 SJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 171,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion outside prescribed areas, but not excessive or seriously weakened

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 14 Jul 2020 160,369 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 159,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN GREASE STOPPING INSPECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DULL

Nearside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODE AWAY

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front WINDOW NOT WORKING

Fail 17 Jun 2019 159,186 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL CORROED AND HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN GREASE STOPPING INSPECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DULL

Nearside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODE AWAY

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front WINDOW NOT WORKING

Pass 25 Jun 2018 156,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front outer sills rusty

slight marks on windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2017 152,901 miles

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

slight marks on screen

Pass 1 Jul 2016 148,854 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 148,854 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 144,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 139,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 134,686 miles

both rear brake hose ends and brake pipes staring to rust

Pass 2 Jul 2012 129,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 123,596 miles

front exhaust flex poor

Pass 30 Jun 2010 110,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 94,068 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,741 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 SJY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AG03 SJY, 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 SJY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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