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AJ03 SNV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,200 mi
Last recorded138,200 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,200 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 138,200 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 133,984 miles

Exhaust Rusty and in poor condition.

Exhaust pipe cracked just behind cat

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 133,984 miles

Exhaust Rusty and in poor condition.

Exhaust pipe cracked just behind cat

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 132,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 132,089 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 127,203 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 120,000 miles

all brake discs becoming corroded

front antoll bar rubbers worn

Fail 18 Jan 2011 119,287 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fron and rear brake pads wearing thin.rear discs in poor condition. not affecting performance

Fail 15 Feb 2010 102,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cannot open n/s/r door

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2010 102,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cannot open n/s/r door

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2009 79,979 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2009 79,979 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2008 55,317 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 55,317 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,666 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 SNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

AJ03 SNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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