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AJ03 UDX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

169,603 mi
Last recorded169,603 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 169,603 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 169,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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Pass 27 Sep 2016 163,946 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 163,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Additional braking device leaking oil (3.6.I.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2015 157,279 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 157,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 148,216 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 148,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 133,702 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 133,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

couldnt check for brake balance due to leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 122,105 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 121,921 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 111,413 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 111,413 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 97,605 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 97,605 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 92,010 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,716 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 69,325 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 69,325 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,428 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jul 2006 42,626 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 UDX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

AJ03 UDX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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