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LF03 TCY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,372 mi
Last recorded184,372 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 184,372 miles

Central Front handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 180,606 miles

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

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 180,606 miles

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

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 177,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X4 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 177,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X4 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 174,066 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 174,066 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 168,663 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 156,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 156,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 143,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2012 143,393 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2011 133,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 133,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 122,448 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 121,533 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 111,340 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 111,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 101,024 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 92,671 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 84,787 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 TCY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TCY, 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 TCY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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