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AJ03 RWF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,390 mi
Last recorded191,390 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 RWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 191,390 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 191,390 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 188,572 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 188,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 184,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Fail 16 Sep 2015 184,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2014 181,650 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 181,648 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 174,872 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 174,872 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 168,908 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 148,243 miles

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

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

front wiperblades starting to smear

Fail 2 Sep 2011 148,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wiperblades starting to smear

Pass 20 Aug 2010 127,474 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 127,472 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 108,205 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 88,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,229 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,562 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,508 miles

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

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 RWF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 RWF, 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 RWF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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