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LK03 OZR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 OZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 95,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 85,336 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 80,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 80,329 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,196 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,807 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 73,807 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2021 71,197 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2020 68,984 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIGHT MISTING (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 65,626 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIGHT MISTING (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,774 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,297 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 15 Jan 2016 55,449 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 51,010 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 51,010 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,523 miles

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

nearside front coil spring end broken about 2 inches long not affecting performance of coil spring

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,287 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,325 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,657 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 37,657 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,356 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,301 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,325 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,937 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,279 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 OZR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 OZR, 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 OZR registered?

LK03 OZR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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