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AJ03 LJX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,791 mi
Last recorded72,791 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,791 miles

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil light on.

Pass 21 May 2014 693,316 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,879 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 46,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 46,148 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 46,143 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 18 May 2010 42,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 May 2010 42,933 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 39,463 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 39,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2008 34,465 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 27,330 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 27,330 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 20,660 miles

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 LJX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJX, 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 LJX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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