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AJ03 SFV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,574 mi
Last recorded125,574 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 125,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 97,292 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,224 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 113,232 miles

The rear number plate has some minor deterioration.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 113,232 miles

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

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

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

The near side front tyre is worn close to the legal limit.

The rear number plate has some minor deterioration.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 100,914 miles

The off side outer track rod end gaiter is deteriorated slightly.

The rear number plate is deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 100,914 miles

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

Both front windscreen wipers are in poor condition.

The off side and near side front tyres are showing some wear around the inner edges of the tread.

The off side outer track rod end gaiter is deteriorated slightly.

The rear number plate is deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,814 miles

Both front wiper blades are in poor condition.

The rear brake discs are in very poor condition due to wear and corrosion - they are not seriously weak or insecure so customer advice only.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,754 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 68,527 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low.

Both rear tyres are worn low and are at the legal limit around the outer edges of the tread.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The centre exhaust support bracket is in poor condition.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,527 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low.

Both rear tyres are worn low and are at the legal limit around the outer edges of the tread.

The centre exhaust support bracket is in poor condition.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,465 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 55,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.

rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 23 May 2007 42,706 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 31,624 miles

The off side rear tyre is worn very close to the legal limit in places.

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 SFV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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