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LF03 TCZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,171 mi
Last recorded210,171 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 TCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 210,171 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 210,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 189,254 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2009 164,872 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2009 164,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2008 148,399 miles

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

Front under tray cover is fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2008 148,399 miles

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

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 121,754 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes have slight play

Pass 28 Dec 2006 96,471 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 TCZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TCZ, 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 LF03 TCZ registered?

LF03 TCZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is LF03 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 TCZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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