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AJ03 TGK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,328 mi
Last recorded142,328 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 142,328 miles

Hand brake efficiency just in specifications

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2024 142,328 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake efficiency just in specifications

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2023 132,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After Catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 122,372 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 107,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 102,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush split & pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer cv boot has a pin hole in it

Fail 27 May 2020 102,236 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush split & pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer cv boot has a pin hole in it

Pass 28 May 2019 99,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pinhole in gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 29 May 2018 93,801 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 93,801 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at end sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 88,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 88,961 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2016 83,710 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 78,923 miles

small pin hole in n/s/f c.v. gaitor

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,486 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroding on innner face

front brake pads starting to wear thin

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,390 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,390 miles

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

front brake discs corroding on inner face

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,415 miles

both front tyres tread depths on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,448 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,322 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,730 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,870 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 38,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2007 38,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 31,259 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 TGK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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