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LF03 AOG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,236 mi
Last recorded169,236 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 AOG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 169,236 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Light surface corrosion on all brake discs

Offside Rear Tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear most (2.4.G.2)

Timing belt?

Wheel bearing noise from front of vehicle

Fail 18 May 2018 169,236 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Light surface corrosion on all brake discs

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

Offside Rear Tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear most (2.4.G.2)

Timing belt?

Wheel bearing noise from front of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2017 166,512 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 May 2016 156,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 May 2015 143,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 132,650 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

brake pad warning light on (front wire broken)

rear brake discs badly worn advise replacement

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2013 121,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 May 2013 121,494 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 Apr 2012 105,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 105,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2011 87,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2011 87,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2010 67,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre on 1.8 mm tread.chip in middle of windscreen

Pass 18 May 2010 67,632 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.8 mm tread.chip in middle of windscreen

Pass 21 May 2009 48,788 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 38,988 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 38,965 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 31,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,563 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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LF03 AOG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LF03 AOG, 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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LF03 AOG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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