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LK03 TYY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,094 mi
Last recorded108,094 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 TYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 100,242 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 100,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 91,065 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 91,063 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split at several joints (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 87,385 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front inner discs corroded

N/S/F shock absorber damp.

N/S/F tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Stone chip in screen

Fail 25 May 2016 87,385 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front inner discs corroded

N/S/F shock absorber damp.

N/S/F tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Stone chip in screen

Pass 20 May 2015 81,479 miles

exhaust heat sheild hanging off

Fail 20 May 2015 81,479 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild hanging off

Pass 16 May 2014 76,533 miles

engine light on dash

exhaust sheild loose

n/s/r tyre has puncture

Pass 15 May 2013 70,424 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 66,039 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 58,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 58,802 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 53,430 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 49,226 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 49,226 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 45,541 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 35,545 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,708 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 TYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 TYY, 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 TYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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