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AJ03 TNL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,801 mi
Last recorded158,801 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 TNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 158,801 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 155,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 150,444 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 150,403 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 147,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 145,240 miles

Back box is cracked and leaking exhaust gas

Eml light is on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 145,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Back box is cracked and leaking exhaust gas

Eml light is on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 138,635 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 131,198 miles

eml illuminated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 123,002 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 113,747 miles

Exhaust emissions readings erratic indicating possible fault

Pass 29 Jul 2011 102,371 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

mil light illuminated?

rear discs poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,926 miles

central exhaust mount becoming loose

Fail 4 Aug 2009 78,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,188 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,951 miles

near side front wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,474 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2006 36,238 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 TNL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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