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LJ03 LZH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,429 mi
Last recorded78,429 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,429 miles

EML is on.

OIL LIGHT ON ! NOT READING ON DIP STICK ! 2 LITERS OF OIL ADDED BEFORE MOT.

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn to 2.5 mm and worn on edges

front lower arm bushes are perished

r/n/s brake pads appear 75% worn

wet test

Fail 20 Mar 2017 78,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust is rusty

EML is on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LIGHT ON ! NOT READING ON DIP STICK ! 2 LITERS OF OIL ADDED BEFORE MOT.

f/n/s tyre is worn to 2.5 mm and worn on edges

front lower arm bushes are perished

r/n/s brake pads appear 75% worn

wet test

Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,540 miles

EML is on

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s lower arm bushes are perished

front number plate is damaged

r/n/s lamp is damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2016 70,540 miles

EML is on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s lower arm bushes are perished

front number plate is damaged

r/n/s lamp is damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,740 miles

exhaust is rusty

front discs are badly worn and the pads appear 50% worn

front number plate is damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,314 miles

E.M.L on

center exhaust support braket broken

exhaust rusty

f/o/s lower arm rear bush perished

front brake pads 50% worn aprox

front no plate damaged

front wipers poor

outter lens of f/o/s indicater missin

wear noted on front brake disc's

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,135 miles

exhaust system noted rusty in places.

front disc badly worn

Fail 4 Mar 2013 54,135 miles

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

exhaust system noted rusty in places.

front disc badly worn

front wipers poor and noisey

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,610 miles

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,968 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front disc worn.

Front tires worn on edges

Front wipers poor.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,194 miles

This vehicle was loged in at 9.45 and stuck in the system due to line failure

exhaust rusty and lose at center

front discs worn

rear discs poor (surface cracked)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,450 miles

exhaust rusty and lose at center bracket

Fail 17 Mar 2009 29,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty and lose at center bracket

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,079 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 25,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,513 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,110 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 LZH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

LJ03 LZH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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