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LK03 BYB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,784 mi
Last recorded190,784 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 BYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 190,784 miles

parking brake only just met readings

Pass 22 Dec 2015 182,642 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 182,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 176,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 161,342 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 161,342 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side park brake cable slightly damaged on outer cable

Pass 3 Jan 2013 144,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2013 144,520 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2012 139,790 miles

front brake discs rusted

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2012 139,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs rusted

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 130,458 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 110,276 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 110,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 91,123 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 71,679 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,596 miles

offside rear tyre uneven wear

nearside front tyre tread at 2.5mm also uneven wear

nearside rear tyre at 2mm also uneven wear

offside front tyre tread at 2mm also uneven wear

slight brake judder front and rear

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 BYB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BYB, 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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LK03 BYB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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