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AJ03 LHY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,050 mi
Last recorded162,050 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 162,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Pass 26 Mar 2020 155,281 miles

engine light illuminated

Fail 26 Mar 2020 155,281 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine light illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2019 147,181 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 25 Mar 2019 147,181 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 139,687 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 131,978 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 131,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,684 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 115,550 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear o/s parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,550 miles

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

rear o/s parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,170 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,135 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,937 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 80,191 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 80,190 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 71,028 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 71,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 59,853 miles

Drivers seat belt stalk will only accept belt when red button is depressed. latches and releases o.k .

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

Pass 11 May 2007 51,468 miles

drivers seat belt stalk will only accept belt when red button is depressed. latches and releases ok

Pass 9 May 2006 37,481 miles

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

rear tyres showing signs of wear

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 LHY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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