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AJ03 SNY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

255,467 mi
Last recorded255,467 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 255,467 miles

Both front sills corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 255,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front sills corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2023 236,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 236,319 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box split at seam (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Air intake insecure

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded around mounting clip at centre of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside and offside sills damaged

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Slight corrosion to various components under vehicle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to limit and perished with age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 219,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 213,156 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroding

Fuel tank straps corroding

NSR light unit damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroding

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various body panels damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2021 213,156 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust corroding

Fuel tank straps corroding

NSR light unit damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroding

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various body panels damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2020 201,621 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front inner sill lips damaged and corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect worn to limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer body sill heavily damaged

Nearside Rear number plate lamp damaged and dim

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 191,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner sills damaged

offside rear coil spring corroded and slightly misaligned

rear axle beam bushes worn

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2018 178,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 178,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 164,854 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 164,854 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 149,504 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 149,503 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 139,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 127,984 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 114,735 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 114,734 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 101,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 88,230 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs are corroded

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,989 miles

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

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

front discs corroded slightly

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,976 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,118 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2007 48,410 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 36,515 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 36,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 SNY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SNY, 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 SNY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2003.

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