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SA53 AJO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,606 mi
Last recorded163,606 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 AJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 163,606 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 163,605 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT LEAK FROM FLEXI TO RIGID PIPE

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 163,592 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock mount corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn

general corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2021 157,178 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2021 157,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 152,872 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 152,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 145,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 145,471 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 137,762 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 137,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting side light and brake light near side rear (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 128,707 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 128,707 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 121,012 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 121,012 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 110,637 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 110,637 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,151 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 96,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,903 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,613 miles

corrosion wear starting on front brake discs

Fail 15 Oct 2010 68,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,984 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,604 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 54,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,879 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 46,597 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 41,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,587 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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SA53 AJO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA53 AJO, 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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SA53 AJO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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