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AU53 AJX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,489 mi
Last recorded114,489 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 114,489 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 112,188 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,204 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 109,122 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,059 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,150 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 96,087 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 95,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 95,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 94,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,950 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - perishing (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,351 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

play in inner rack joints

Fail 6 Nov 2015 88,340 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nail in nearside rear tyre

play in inner rack joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,255 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,445 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,550 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,769 miles

both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,752 miles

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2010 60,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,131 miles

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,987 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 48,987 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,152 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,954 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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AU53 AJX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU53 AJX, 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 AU53 AJX registered?

AU53 AJX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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