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LK03 FLB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,878 mi
Last recorded188,878 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 188,878 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 188,878 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 180,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust leak centre

Fail 26 Jan 2016 180,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust leak centre

Pass 14 Jan 2015 171,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 171,763 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 163,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light 2 leds not working

Pass 2 Nov 2012 154,423 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 154,423 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 143,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 129,698 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 115,994 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside outer brake pad coming down

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 102,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

eye level brake lamp not fully working

Fail 14 Nov 2008 102,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

eye level brake lamp not fully working

Pass 26 Nov 2007 84,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 56,639 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FLB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 FLB, 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 FLB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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