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AJ03 RVR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,128 mi
Last recorded162,128 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 162,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 151,467 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 142,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 142,975 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 137,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 133,131 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 126,971 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 94,566 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box mount is corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 88,292 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box mount is corroded

number plate light fittings,screws are rusted.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,922 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 82,922 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,552 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge and is approaching the limit 195/65/15/v

o/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2010 76,552 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge and is approaching the limit 195/65/15/v

o/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,019 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 58,214 miles

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

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRRIOR GLASS IS CRACKED BUT CAN SEE CLEARLY OUT OF MIRRIOR

TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUT NOT TO STOP

Fail 29 Oct 2008 58,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRRIOR GLASS IS CRACKED BUT CAN SEE CLEARLY OUT OF MIRRIOR

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

TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUT NOT TO STOP

Pass 8 Nov 2007 47,780 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 47,780 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,034 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED INNER FACES

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

Fail 31 Oct 2006 36,034 miles

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

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

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK POSSABLE ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED DUE TO BAD UN-EVEN TYRE WEAR ON ALL TYRES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES LIPPED ON EDGE OF DISCS

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

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 RVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RVR, 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 RVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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