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AJ03 UCT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,211 mi
Last recorded201,211 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 UCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 201,211 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 194,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm around centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 194,040 miles

Emissions not tested due to above defect (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catalyst section of exhaust system (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm around centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 183,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 172,130 miles

cdl intermittant

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 160,527 miles

brake pipes corroded

chip in screen

Fail 6 Sep 2016 160,527 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

chip in screen

Pass 25 Aug 2015 148,059 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTING ON STRUT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTING ON STRUT

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 10 Sep 2014 134,985 miles

o/s/f wheel binding n/sf s/absorber slight leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 134,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f wheel binding n/sf s/absorber slight leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,675 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SCREW IN TREAD

Fail 9 Sep 2013 122,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SCREW IN TREAD

Pass 12 Sep 2012 110,257 miles

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL AND SLIGHTLY BENT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2M AND WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION JUST BEFORE JOIN PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

Fail 12 Sep 2012 110,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL AND SLIGHTLY BENT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2M AND WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION JUST BEFORE JOIN PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,400 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 94,400 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT PIPE BY SILENCER

Pass 18 Aug 2010 79,299 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 79,299 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,467 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 59,423 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 16 Sep 2008 59,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 17 Sep 2007 48,789 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 48,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,172 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 UCT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCT, 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 UCT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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