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LF03 TFV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,065 mi
Last recorded129,065 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 129,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn outer edge

parking brake lever high

Pass 27 Nov 2018 125,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot has a pin hole

both front outer track rod ends dust covers cracking

slight travel in hand brake

Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 115,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 105,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 105,743 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,763 miles

front number plate has slight water damage

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,554 miles

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

front number plate has slight water damage

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2011 85,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate has slight water damage

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,468 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,543 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,819 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,156 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,205 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 TFV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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