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AJ03 SHX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,185 mi
Last recorded170,185 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 SHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 170,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake discs back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 170,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Front to rear caused by corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake discs back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 165,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine light on

full exhaust front to rear corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 152,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2014 140,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 140,257 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 127,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,819 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 114,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,718 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 104,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 91,661 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 91,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,070 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,327 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,675 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 50,635 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 34,869 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 34,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SHX, 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 SHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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