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LJ03 UKS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,187 mi
Last recorded141,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 141,187 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 137,495 miles

bonnet safty catch broken

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jun 2011 137,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet safty catch broken

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2010 130,784 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 116,070 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 116,962 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BRAKE PEDAL VERY SOFT

DAMAGE TO FRONT OF BONNET

Pass 6 Nov 2007 88,722 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 88,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 56,275 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

in side of o/side front and rear tyre treads wareing low.

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 UKS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

LJ03 UKS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is LJ03 UKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 UKS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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