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AJ03 SJU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,710 mi
Last recorded156,710 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 SJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 156,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 156,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by cat convertor split / corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 150,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow around welds of cat convertor (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear drum rubbing backing plate due to corrosion / requires further investigation

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 May 2015 141,604 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 133,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 133,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 124,460 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 113,243 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 103,849 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,004 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 95,876 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,312 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,083 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 16,043 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 SJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJU, 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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What year was AJ03 SJU registered?

AJ03 SJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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