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AJ03 LJA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,535 mi
Last recorded123,535 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 123,535 miles

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

EML light on pre July 2003

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded slightly (0.1 (b))

n/s and o/s sill lower edges bent

under side and suspension corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2022 123,535 miles

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

EML light on pre July 2003

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded slightly (0.1 (b))

n/s and o/s sill lower edges bent

under side and suspension corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 121,036 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light on

headlamps adjusted to min settings

nearside and offside sill lower edges bent

under side and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,055 miles

alot of corrosion underneath

eml reset

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Sep 2019 116,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2018 113,668 miles

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

under side suspension surface corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2018 113,668 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working replaced fuse (3.5 (a))

under side suspension surface corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2017 110,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,621 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 106,586 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 101,231 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 101,230 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)

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 95,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blades torn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2013 89,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,510 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 82,510 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,674 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,177 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,870 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,656 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 61,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,678 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,311 miles

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 LJA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LJA, 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 LJA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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