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AJ03 TCZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

123,129 mi
Last recorded123,129 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 TCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 123,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 119,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 116,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,659 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,765 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 108,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,527 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 102,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,317 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 97,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose cat heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 91,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,297 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,271 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,621 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,487 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,708 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,528 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 56,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,718 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,645 miles

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

o/s/front tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,399 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,565 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Nov 2006 21,433 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 TCZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

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

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