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AJ03 TGV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,419 mi
Last recorded130,419 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 TGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 130,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Oct 2011 130,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Sep 2010 93,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shockers are corroded

corrosion of both front brake discs

damage to n/s/f sill

grease on brake pipes

slight damage to both floors

Pass 3 Aug 2009 81,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,824 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,331 miles

H RATED TYRES FITTED TO REAR V RATED TYRES FITTED TO FRONT

Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,011 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 TGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

AJ03 TGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is AJ03 TGV safe to buy?

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