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DN03 LTF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,715 mi
Last recorded148,715 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 LTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 148,715 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 141,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroding

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroding

slight play in o/s/f outer cv joint

Fail 27 Jun 2019 141,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroding

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroding

slight play in o/s/f outer cv joint

Pass 29 Jun 2018 133,438 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

n/s cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2017 126,419 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 118,583 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 111,514 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,400 miles

n/s/r damper gaitor staring to split slightly.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 103,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r damper gaitor staring to split slightly.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 94,135 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 94,135 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,580 miles

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

o/s/f rear track control arm bush becomeing unbonded slightly.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,698 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,788 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,008 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,369 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,882 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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DN03 LTF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LTF, 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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DN03 LTF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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