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AJ03 UDE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,508 mi
Last recorded180,508 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 UDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 180,508 miles

internal light adjuster switch set to zero

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 180,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

internal light adjuster switch set to zero

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 169,761 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 169,467 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Dec 2013 159,678 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 148,901 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 148,901 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 146,233 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 134,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 119,332 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 119,332 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 104,692 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

offside front door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2009 104,692 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

offside front door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2007 66,682 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 66,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,872 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 UDE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

AJ03 UDE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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