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LK03 TYP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,500 mi
Last recorded161,500 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 TYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 161,500 miles

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

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

Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor bent (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 161,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor bent (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 152,773 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 152,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 147,866 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner treads

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack ends ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 141,760 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 141,760 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 126,423 miles

not all brake pipes visible

rear seats not in use

Pass 7 Aug 2014 110,638 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 105,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 19 Jul 2013 105,480 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 98,359 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,292 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 79,066 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

both inner cv gaiters leaking

both rear axle bushes worn

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs pitted

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 10 Jun 2010 79,066 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

both inner cv gaiters leaking

both rear axle bushes worn

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs pitted

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both inner cv gaiters leaking

damage to nearside headlamp

temp repair to offside door mirror glass

Pass 29 May 2008 60,916 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2007 52,226 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2006 43,315 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges

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 TYP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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