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AJ03 PTU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,521 mi
Last recorded107,521 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 PTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 107,521 miles

exhaust back box and centre section is leaking

n/s rear child seat it fitted

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2017 104,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine, gearbox ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak (pos water pump )

Fail 17 Jul 2017 100,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak (pos water pump )

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,102 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,965 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,341 miles

WHEEL COVERS FITTED / CAT CLAMP LOOSE / SLIGHT BLOW ON CAT PIPE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS X FRONT DISCS / REAR BRAKES NEED CLEANING OUT

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,785 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BOX / O/S/F TYRE 3MM

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,092 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,641 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,321 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,349 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 24,541 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 PTU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

AJ03 PTU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is AJ03 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 PTU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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