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LJ03 LZS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,279 mi
Last recorded117,279 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 117,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has a bulge, advise replacement ASAP. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,508 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 105,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 98,358 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 98,358 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,166 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,380 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 81,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,467 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,512 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 74,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,155 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,012 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,457 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,090 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,028 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 35,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,207 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured.

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 LZS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ03 LZS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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