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AY03 LZV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,705 mi
Last recorded123,705 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 123,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 120,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 112,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

center mounting broken off exhaust but still supports o.k

offside wiper blade split on end but clears o.k for test.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,384 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 101,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 89,224 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,173 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

mounting on center exhaust broken off but still supports exhaust.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,108 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 68,068 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 58,629 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 49,009 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 LZV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LZV, 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 LZV registered?

AY03 LZV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 LZV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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