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LJ03 LZR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,057 mi
Last recorded126,057 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 126,057 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 113,153 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,086 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 100,841 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 91,745 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,737 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under tray missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,438 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 27 Sep 2008 42,972 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,986 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 26,805 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 LZR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

LJ03 LZR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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