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AJ03 TPX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,400 mi
Last recorded60,400 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 TPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,400 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,433 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Central ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,103 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,583 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,174 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 45,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner cv clip missing

Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,302 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,687 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,264 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,660 miles

eml on

Fail 21 Jan 2014 34,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

eml on

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,926 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,262 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,260 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,554 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14,835 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 TPX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

AJ03 TPX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is AJ03 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 TPX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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