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AU03 JTX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,281 mi
Last recorded126,281 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 JTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 126,281 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 113,493 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2018 105,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front n/s & o/s & both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop split

heat shield loose

rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2018 104,969 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 21 & 19in (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop split

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 bud (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield loose

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,839 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 95,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,743 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,100 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,357 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop worn

Pass 5 Aug 2013
Fail 5 Aug 2013 77,123 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,320 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,447 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,297 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,683 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,087 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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AU03 JTX 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 78.9%.

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 AU03 JTX, 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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AU03 JTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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