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L8 GET

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,298 mi
Last recorded187,298 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 GET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 187,298 miles

Front oil leeks

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 187,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 187,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 174,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 174,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 152,633 miles

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 152,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 145,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 129,527 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 129,512 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 115,211 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 115,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 103,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 93,552 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,257 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 82,257 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,249 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L8 GET is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L8 GET, 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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L8 GET is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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