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AJ03 LKF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,862 mi
Last recorded121,862 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 121,862 miles

Front nearside and offside tyre treads wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 121,862 miles

Front nearside and offside tyre treads wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 111,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,095 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 103,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,632 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,910 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

snow tyres fitted to front

very muddy under car

Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,273 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,649 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,579 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 37,175 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,132 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 LKF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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