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LJ03 LZF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

144,119 mi
Last recorded144,119 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 144,119 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 142,944 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 129,641 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 114,011 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,579 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,675 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,243 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,714 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,997 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 51,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,007 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,313 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,791 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 25,262 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 LZF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LZF, 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 LZF registered?

LJ03 LZF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 LZF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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