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KN03 LNC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,554 mi
Last recorded177,554 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 LNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 177,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 168,036 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 168,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 155,168 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 144,488 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 132,305 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 124,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 116,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 103,353 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded rusty (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 98,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2015 98,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,926 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 83,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 83,903 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,635 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,161 miles

childs seats fitted to offside rear and centre rear, adult seat belts not fully inspected

Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,888 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,655 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,459 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,231 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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KN03 LNC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN03 LNC, 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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KN03 LNC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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