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AJ03 RVX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,705 mi
Last recorded137,705 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 137,705 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 137,705 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 133,454 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 129,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 129,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 125,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside front. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 125,661 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front brake disc inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside front. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,573 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front. (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 121,386 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front. (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front. (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre mounting broken.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 110,077 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre mounting broken

nearside and offside rear plastic coated brake pipes show signs of corrosion under coating condition not known

Fail 8 Mar 2016 110,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre mounting broken

nearside and offside rear plastic coated brake pipes show signs of corrosion under coating condition not known

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 90,719 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,651 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,906 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2009 37,476 miles

bottom arms bushes starting to crack

front pads may not reach next service

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,888 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 RVX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RVX, 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 RVX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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