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LK03 FME

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,166 mi
Last recorded174,166 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 174,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 162,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 150,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 133,695 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various brake pipes corroded

vision restricted under vehicle due to covers

Fail 14 Feb 2017 133,695 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various brake pipes corroded

vision restricted under vehicle due to covers

Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,231 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 117,231 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 99,827 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 83,746 miles

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

advice:offside rear tyre walls perished badly

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,746 miles

advice:offside rear tyre walls perished badly

Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,906 miles

Off side rear tyre wall damage

Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,280 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 70,282 miles

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

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

Near side rear poisition bulb changed

Off side rear tyre wall damage

Pass 11 Sep 2010 65,438 miles

advice:offside rear tyre just above limits

Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,864 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 54,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 45,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,352 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 FME is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FME, 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 FME registered?

LK03 FME is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LK03 FME safe to buy?

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