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AY03 LYJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

309,171 mi
Last recorded309,171 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 309,171 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 309,171 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 282,451 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 267,038 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 245,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 221,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 200,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 185,622 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 185,618 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 173,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2009 162,700 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 149,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 137,986 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 130,385 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 129,111 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 129,111 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 103,277 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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AY03 LYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

AY03 LYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 LYJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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