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AJ03 KLD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

141,038 mi
Last recorded141,038 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 141,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024
Pass 2 Sep 2023 126,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 123,200 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,047 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 120,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

coolant level low

Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,421 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 116,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,392 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 101,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cyl. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 101,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cyl. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,894 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 86,585 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 86,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 80,378 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,378 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 73,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,861 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,667 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 61,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,131 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 46,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,994 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,226 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2006 28,955 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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AJ03 KLD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 AJ03 KLD, 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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AJ03 KLD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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