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EU03 LMX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

192,750 mi
Last recorded192,750 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 192,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 191,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 191,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 190,303 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 189,081 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 184,838 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 174,076 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 154,474 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 140,622 miles

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

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

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

offside front wheel rim slight damage

Pass 6 Jun 2011 140,622 miles

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

offside front wheel rim slight damage

Pass 21 May 2010 125,963 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 116,517 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 116,517 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 106,202 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 90,741 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 65,911 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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EU03 LMX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU03 LMX, 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 EU03 LMX registered?

EU03 LMX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is EU03 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 LMX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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