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AJ03 LKA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,012 mi
Last recorded179,012 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 179,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 178,539 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 175,373 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 175,343 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking WHEEL CYLINDER DANGROUS (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 165,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 164,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 154,733 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 154,568 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 143,794 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 132,242 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 119,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2014 107,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 107,346 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 67,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,387 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,712 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,240 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,467 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,486 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 LKA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

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

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