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AJ03 KLF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

234,345 mi
Last recorded234,345 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 234,345 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 229,750 miles

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive from intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 229,715 miles

Emissions not tested due to running on on first rev attempt (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened beam by mountian bush corroded hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users mass black smoke . abort immersion test (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive turbo to intercooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 224,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 217,491 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 217,491 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 210,829 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 204,555 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 204,555 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 185,421 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 145,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 116,414 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,925 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre nearing the tread bars

Fail 2 Jul 2012 90,925 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre nearing the tread bars

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,341 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 62,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,428 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 33,574 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 22,320 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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