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AU03 JUF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,421 mi
Last recorded95,421 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2014 95,421 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,421 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,726 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 82,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,497 miles

Offside mirror casimg damaged

Rear brake disc's cooroded

Both rear bumpstops split

Front brake disc's starting to corrode on inner faces

Front wipoers starting to smear

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 71,497 miles

Both rear bumpstops split

Front brake disc's starting to corrode on inner faces

Front wipoers starting to smear

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside mirror casimg damaged

Rear brake disc's cooroded

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,218 miles

rear bump stops perished

wipers smear slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,590 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s front tyre perished on side wall and on limit

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,008 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 40,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,348 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 29 Jun 2007 33,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear number plate sterting to deteriate

Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,556 miles

chip in w/screen and wipers slightly smeary

rear bump stops perished

Fail 22 Jun 2006 25,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear bump stops starting to perish

wipers smear slightly

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 JUF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU03 JUF, 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 AU03 JUF registered?

AU03 JUF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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