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AJ03 KLV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,703 mi
Last recorded103,703 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 103,703 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,477 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,239 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 92,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,081 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,178 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 83,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 82,613 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,694 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 81,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 79,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 78,629 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 76,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,428 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,988 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 64,471 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,597 miles

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

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)

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 KLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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