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AJ03 LJK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,590 mi
Last recorded190,590 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LJK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 190,590 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 190,584 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 180,650 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 180,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 169,371 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 137,979 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 118,833 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,404 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,283 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 69,579 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 44,709 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 32,964 miles

corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

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 LJK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJK, 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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What year was AJ03 LJK registered?

AJ03 LJK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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