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LK03 FRU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,928 mi
Last recorded146,928 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 146,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 133,908 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 133,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air leak under bonnet

Pass 27 Oct 2014 119,737 miles

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

air leak on engine

engine light on

exhaust centre mount broken

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Oct 2014 119,734 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air leak on engine

engine light on

exhaust centre mount broken

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,088 miles

wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,068 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 89,656 miles

advise both front disc wear

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,472 miles

wear on rear discs

Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,256 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

n/s front indicator lense missing

Fail 27 Oct 2009 69,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

n/s front indicator lense missing

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,597 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 56,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,879 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,327 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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,998 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 22,998 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 FRU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 FRU, 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 FRU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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