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LF03 WTJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

217,612 mi
Last recorded217,612 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 217,612 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 210,975 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 202,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 191,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 182,056 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 172,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 172,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 164,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 154,346 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 141,935 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 141,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 129,293 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 129,293 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 111,039 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 108,062 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 100,360 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,125 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2009 85,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

slight damage on o/s/f wing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,326 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 57,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 WTJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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