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AJ53 EHR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

303,355 mi
Last recorded303,355 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 303,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Outer sills corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 295,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 289,814 miles

slight oil leak back of engine

Pass 12 Nov 2019 283,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion in o/s and n/s sills

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Nov 2018 271,705 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 259,225 miles

Nearside Front and offside front sills distorted/ deformed

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 259,220 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition modified. (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front and offside front sills distorted/ deformed

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded back to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 241,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Nov 2015 224,182 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Nov 2014 208,948 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 192,247 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 172,250 miles

o/s number plate light dim

Pass 23 Nov 2011 152,706 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 134,062 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 115,922 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 95,560 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 95,101 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,091 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,392 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 55,392 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AJ53 EHR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ53 EHR, 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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AJ53 EHR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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