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LK03 TZE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,593 mi
Last recorded104,593 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 104,593 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 103,013 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 103,013 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 98,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 98,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 93,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 88,422 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,461 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,641 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 75,640 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 65,734 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 56,937 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 47,026 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 43,669 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 43,669 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 43,464 miles

Near Side inner gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Off side inner gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Rear number plate stared to seperated , still readable Advisory

Fail 8 May 2014 43,464 miles

Rear number plate stared to seperated , still readable Advisory

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near Side inner gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Off side inner gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Pass 2 May 2013 43,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2012 42,020 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 39,029 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 36,154 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 31,239 miles

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 25,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,904 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 TZE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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