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LF03 NJE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,074 mi
Last recorded158,074 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 NJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 158,074 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 115,105 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 114,637 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,983 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 103,949 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,980 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,263 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 86,351 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 86,349 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,390 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 76,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,086 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,442 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 57,781 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,923 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,446 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 34,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 NJE 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 75%.

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 LF03 NJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF03 NJE registered?

LF03 NJE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is LF03 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 NJE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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