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DN03 LRJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,074 mi
Last recorded144,074 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 LRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 144,074 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 135,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 129,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 119,366 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 109,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre inner edge of tread pattern distorted

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,451 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 9 Feb 2013 93,478 miles

advise engine management light on

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 21 Jan 2012 84,030 miles

advise slight corrosion on centre exhaust

Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,469 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 63,518 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,877 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,490 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,517 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 33,482 miles

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

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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DN03 LRJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DN03 LRJ, 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 DN03 LRJ registered?

DN03 LRJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DN03 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 LRJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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