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LK03 FKG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,094 mi
Last recorded190,094 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 190,094 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 190,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 184,318 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 179,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 179,936 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 172,538 miles

COOLANT LEAK.

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

Fail 4 May 2016 172,538 miles

COOLANT LEAK.

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 165,357 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

window wipers will need replacing soon

Fail 24 Mar 2015 165,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

window wipers will need replacing soon

Pass 24 Mar 2014 161,914 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 156,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 156,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 151,792 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 151,790 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 145,322 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 133,822 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 123,650 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 117,918 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 117,918 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 98,154 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 98,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,884 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight damage to front bumper

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 FKG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FKG, 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 FKG registered?

LK03 FKG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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