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AJ03 UEF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,490 mi
Last recorded131,490 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 UEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 131,490 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 131,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 121,187 miles

Brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle are showing some signs of corrosion in places.

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

Steering rack track rod end gaiters are perished and cracked.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 121,187 miles

Brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle are showing some signs of corrosion in places.

Steering rack track rod end gaiters are perished and cracked.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 110,819 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,473 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 76,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2011 76,524 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,005 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,822 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 44,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,169 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 24,521 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 UEF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

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

Is AJ03 UEF safe to buy?

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