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AG03 LHK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,861 mi
Last recorded166,861 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 LHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 166,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 164,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all coil springs corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 158,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brakes have rust on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 154,072 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 15 May 2018 144,303 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay and under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 May 2017 130,196 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)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 May 2016 113,621 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 May 2015 109,134 miles

nearside rear door diff to open

Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,989 miles

Rear road springs rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the inner friction surfaces

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres perished within the tread area

Offside front road spring rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 99,989 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the inner friction surfaces

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres perished within the tread area

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front road spring rusty

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear road springs rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 90,334 miles

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres badly worn on the tread shoulders and have several cuts to the tread area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NOTE:Check the vehicle details on the V5C as the chassis number details held on the VOSA data base was incorrect

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear windscreen wiper blade badly worn and split

Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,334 miles

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres badly worn on the tread shoulders and have several cuts to the tread area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

NOTE:Check the vehicle details on the V5C as the chassis number details held on the VOSA data base was incorrect

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear windscreen wiper blade badly worn and split

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2012 80,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,690 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 66,845 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,260 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,889 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,651 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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AG03 LHK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AG03 LHK, 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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AG03 LHK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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