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AJ03 TCK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

241,197 mi
Last recorded241,197 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 241,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 229,860 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 214,820 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 201,299 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 201,295 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 187,110 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 171,207 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 171,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 154,764 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 154,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 138,954 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 125,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 125,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 110,823 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 107,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 90,958 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2006 62,101 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 TCK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 TCK, 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 TCK registered?

AJ03 TCK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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