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AJ03 SFY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,296 mi
Last recorded198,296 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 SFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 198,296 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 198,296 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 195,473 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 189,200 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 189,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 178,945 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 178,934 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 178,816 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 168,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 167,872 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 9 Nov 2018 167,872 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 156,312 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 154,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65 R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Front brakes in a poor condition

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Oil leak

Slight drag on front wheels

Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,763 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Drag on front wheels

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops detached

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2016 143,763 miles

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

Both front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Drag on front wheels

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops detached

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2015 131,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres close to legal limit

nearside front wheel binding

rear number plate deteriorated

rear shock absorber bump stops damaged

Pass 28 May 2014 119,908 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear shock covers and bump stops in poor condition

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 29 May 2013 109,010 miles

Both rear bump stops very poor condition

Chip in centre of srceen

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,071 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 86,442 miles

Damage to N/S mirror glass.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,396 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 64,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 64,641 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 54,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 45,085 miles

f/brake discs deteriated

Pass 30 May 2006 34,041 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 SFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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