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LJ03 UKE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,275 mi
Last recorded126,275 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 126,275 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing but not showing white light

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sun visor has clip broken but still stays in upright position

Rear parking brake slightly out of balance

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,948 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 119,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 114,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 108,161 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock asborber has light misting of oil

Offside Front Shock asborber has light misting of oil

Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,765 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 93,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,703 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,568 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 69,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,781 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 54,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,907 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,626 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,011 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,191 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 UKE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

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

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