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AJ03 LLM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,739 mi
Last recorded163,739 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 163,739 miles

Engine Aux belt adjuster is breaking up. Advise not to drive until repaired

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 3 May 2018 163,739 miles

Emissions not tested Due to Aux belt adjuster breaking up (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Engine Aux belt adjuster is breaking up. Advise not to drive until repaired

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 149,440 miles

covers fitted

front coil springs corroded

offside drop ling has movement in lower fixing

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 149,440 miles

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

covers fitted

front coil springs corroded

offside drop link has movement in lower fixing

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 149,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

covers fitted

front coil springs corroded

offside drop link has movement in lower fixing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 138,713 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres bold on inner edges and 3mm

covers fitted

front tyres 3mm and bold on inner edges

Fail 11 Nov 2015 138,712 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres bold on inner edges and 3mm

covers fitted

front tyres 3mm and bold on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2014 126,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear springs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 126,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear springs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 16 Aug 2013 109,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front wiper blades split

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2011 83,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded/worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,117 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN/PITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 67,368 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 67,368 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,276 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,238 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 27,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 May 2006 27,806 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 LLM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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