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AJ03 SJV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

218,901 mi
Last recorded218,901 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 218,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 202,138 miles

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

Offside Front door card is missing but door can be opened from inside

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 184,652 miles

Drivers door's door card missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat loaded not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 184,652 miles

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

Drivers door's door card missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat loaded not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 170,376 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 161,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jul 2014 161,470 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2013 150,620 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 150,620 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 136,076 miles

Both front wipers split and not fully clearing.

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 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 136,076 miles

Both front wipers split and not fully clearing.

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 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 123,012 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 123,010 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 109,964 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 109,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 96,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 80,637 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 80,637 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade split.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,441 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 SJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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