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AJ03 KME

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,425 mi
Last recorded122,425 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 122,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 117,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,801 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 94,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s wiper split

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s wiper split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 76,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 71,551 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 66,079 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 12 May 2010 66,079 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 5 May 2009 60,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 May 2009 60,170 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 41,024 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 41,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2006 30,834 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 KME is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KME, 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 KME is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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