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AJ03 KNL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,895 mi
Last recorded130,895 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 130,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 129,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 129,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure just needs re ataching (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel binding on rotation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to see front pads

Pass 9 Nov 2018 126,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust catalytic convertor rattling

Fail 9 Nov 2018 126,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust catalytic convertor rattling

Pass 13 Nov 2017 122,295 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 30 Oct 2017 122,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,904 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside front (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 116,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside front (2.4.C.1b)

engine check light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 111,793 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 111,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,804 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight coolant at radiator

Pass 25 Oct 2013 101,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,041 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,827 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2010 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 65,909 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 56,717 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2008 56,717 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 47,299 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 47,299 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,063 miles

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

Offside Front 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 KNL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KNL, 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 KNL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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