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LK03 FLR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,236 mi
Last recorded148,236 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 148,236 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 132,872 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on legal limit worn on edges

low effort offside handbrake

nearside rear tyre damage to sidewall poss run flat

Pass 25 Oct 2013 115,062 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 115,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 110,448 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

off side front tyre slightly perished

off side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 105,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 105,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 100,336 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 99,964 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 99,954 miles

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

front brakes out of balance=10kg=6%.

Fail 2 Nov 2007 99,954 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brakes out of balance=10kg=6%.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 94,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,672 miles

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 FLR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FLR, 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 FLR registered?

LK03 FLR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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