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AY03 LXP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,665 mi
Last recorded135,665 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 135,665 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 135,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 133,484 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 130,342 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe replace asap (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to recoil l (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe replace asap

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slow to recoil (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 130,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases replace asap (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe replace asap (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to recoil l (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe replace asap

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slow to recoil (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 127,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight split In gaiter also (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 124,420 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 124,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 120,895 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 115,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2017 115,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2015 110,475 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 104,369 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,910 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

poss offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Oct 2012 88,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tow bar electrics faulty

Fail 26 Oct 2012 88,762 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tow bar electrics faulty

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre nearing manufactures markers

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,536 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 69,536 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 60,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,411 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,906 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AY03 LXP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY03 LXP, 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 AY03 LXP registered?

AY03 LXP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is AY03 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 LXP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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