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LJ03 CZF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,629 mi
Last recorded122,629 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 CZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 122,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 114,523 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm 195/65 x 15 91 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 114,469 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm 195/65 x 15 91 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,641 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake pads worn thin

offside front indicator lense damaged

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,754 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 96,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,117 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,636 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 73,214 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 64,044 miles

front brakes slightly uneven

rear number plate

slight knock in column

tempereture gauge

Pass 20 Mar 2010 54,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake noise and hand brake cables feel slightly rough recomend attention soon

rear number plate recomend attention before next test

slight free play at steering wheel

slight smoke under reving

Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,006 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,742 miles

low tread front tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,406 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,452 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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LJ03 CZF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LJ03 CZF, 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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LJ03 CZF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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