MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pedal slightly spongy
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))
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Both rear bump stops very poor condition
Chip in centre of srceen
Damage to N/S mirror glass.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
f/brake discs deteriated
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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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