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LJ03 CXK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

202,284 mi
Last recorded202,284 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 CXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 202,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 192,907 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 177,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 177,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 164,001 miles

Front discs inner edge coroded but not excessive

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 164,001 miles

Front discs inner edge coroded but not excessive

Pass 31 Jul 2014 151,875 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 151,875 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 136,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 136,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 123,851 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 123,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 109,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 109,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 94,083 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 63,553 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 63,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,836 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 49,836 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 35,811 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 35,811 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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LJ03 CXK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LJ03 CXK, 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 LJ03 CXK registered?

LJ03 CXK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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