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SJ03 AXM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,877 mi
Last recorded138,877 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 AXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 138,877 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 104,250 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 67,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,854 miles

Offside Front 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 20 May 2010 54,232 miles

offside rear wheel bearing very slight roughness when rotated

Pass 25 May 2009 48,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2009 48,777 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

wipers slight torn

Pass 20 May 2008 43,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2007 34,493 miles

n/s/f tyre edges 1.6mm. centre 2mm.

n/s/r tyre edges 0 & 2mm .centre 3mm.

o/s/f tyre outer edge 0mm ,rest of tread 3mm.

o/s/r tyre edges 1 & 2mm, centre 3mm.

Pass 25 May 2006 22,948 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 22,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SJ03 AXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SJ03 AXM, 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 SJ03 AXM registered?

SJ03 AXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ03 AXM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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