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LK03 BVF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,456 mi
Last recorded128,456 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 128,456 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 128,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 113,524 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 113,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 105,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2013 97,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 90,516 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 90,516 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,461 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 65,461 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2008 57,796 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Front wiper blades split at ends

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,552 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,167 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,833 miles

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

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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LK03 BVF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LK03 BVF, 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 LK03 BVF registered?

LK03 BVF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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