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LK03 FKN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,482 mi
Last recorded163,482 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 163,482 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 28 Aug 2014 161,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 159,000 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 159,000 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 154,646 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 147,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 138,480 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 124,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 110,853 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 110,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 96,578 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 96,578 miles

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

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 FKN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK03 FKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK03 FKN registered?

LK03 FKN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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