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AY03 LXS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,228 mi
Last recorded83,228 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 83,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 74,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,273 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 64,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,003 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 63,003 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,921 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,789 miles

front arm bushs deteriorating

front tyres on/near limit

rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,067 miles

front arm bushs deteriorating

front tyres near limit

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,262 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,381 miles

front arm bushs soft

Fail 25 Jul 2012 54,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front arm bushs soft

Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,417 miles

front arm bushs soft

Fail 15 Jul 2010 50,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,849 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,599 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,477 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 33,477 miles

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

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

both front & rear wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 26 Jul 2006 23,600 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,600 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 LXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY03 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

AY03 LXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is AY03 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 LXS shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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