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L18 VRS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,218 mi
Last recorded125,218 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 125,218 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 121,976 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,549 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,461 miles

n/s outer c/v slight leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,485 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 64,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 83,958 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 79,018 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 79,018 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2006 72,940 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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L18 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L18 VRS, 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 L18 VRS registered?

L18 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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