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L7 APF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

144,284 mi
Last recorded144,284 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 APF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 144,284 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 132,900 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 125,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 115,058 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 2 Jun 2023 115,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 95,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,625 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,740 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,232 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,929 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,078 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,340 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,407 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,708 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 44,708 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,628 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,872 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,583 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,736 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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L7 APF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L7 APF, 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 L7 APF registered?

L7 APF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is L7 APF safe to buy?

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