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AJ03 UEH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

237,069 mi
Last recorded237,069 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 237,069 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 227,990 miles

all brake pipes been greased

Fail 16 Aug 2017 227,990 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes been greased

Pass 2 Sep 2016 220,054 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 220,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 211,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 203,800 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 203,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 197,916 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 180,709 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 180,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 159,162 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 159,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 138,305 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 138,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 117,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,750 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 UEH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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