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AJ03 LJU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,377 mi
Last recorded154,377 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 154,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2014 149,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3m

poor servo opperation

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 8 May 2014 149,384 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3m

poor servo opperation

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 29 May 2013 143,299 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 129,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 119,249 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 111,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 111,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 103,723 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 78,066 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 57,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,075 miles

Nearside 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 LJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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