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L111 JGC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,494 mi
Last recorded166,494 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 JGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 166,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2014 166,492 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2014 166,383 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 161,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear coil spring corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 161,082 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 158,159 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 151,126 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 144,223 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 144,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 132,182 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 132,409 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 132,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside window inop

oil close too min

Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,932 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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L111 JGC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L111 JGC, 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 L111 JGC registered?

L111 JGC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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