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AJ03 SMX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,285 mi
Last recorded75,285 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 SMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,285 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 75,284 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,955 miles

Offside Front Some bearing noise from this area

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,547 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 70,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,464 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking and perishing

fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2015 64,321 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking and perishing

fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,174 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 59,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 56,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 53,879 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 51,922 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,733 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 39,692 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,961 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,641 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,181 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 SMX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

AJ03 SMX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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