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AJ03 LJZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,453 mi
Last recorded137,453 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,453 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 137,451 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 131,867 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 124,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,619 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 119,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,426 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 1 Jul 2015 113,426 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 107,158 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,586 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,016 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,343 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,173 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 41,062 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,242 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 LJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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