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AJ03 TBU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,917 mi
Last recorded83,917 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 TBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 83,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 83,064 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 82,003 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 82,003 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 81,065 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 79,898 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 78,785 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 78,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 77,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 76,273 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 75,325 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 74,481 miles

Nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 27 May 2015 73,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 May 2014 72,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 May 2014 72,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 70,905 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 69,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 69,211 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 67,403 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 65,066 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 65,066 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 61,976 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2008 59,046 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 59,046 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2007 50,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 34,524 miles

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

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

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 TBU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

AJ03 TBU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is AJ03 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 TBU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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