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AJ03 UEB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,203 mi
Last recorded179,203 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 UEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 179,203 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 179,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 167,741 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 167,741 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition.

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 157,427 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 157,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2012 142,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 132,999 miles

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

rear springs signs of rust

Pass 23 Jun 2010 123,162 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,026 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 93,701 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,083 miles

engine undertray fitted

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 UEB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

AJ03 UEB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ03 UEB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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