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LM03 VCE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,247 mi
Last recorded199,247 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 199,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak/ubcc

Fail 28 Jun 2017 199,247 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak/ubcc

Pass 1 Jul 2016 178,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 158,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 154,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 13 Mar 2014 154,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 13 Mar 2013 151,438 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2012 147,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 139,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 139,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 124,309 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 113,831 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

offside front shocker slightly damp

offside front tyre slightly worn

offside sill slightly damaged

rear discs slightly pitted

slight stone chip in screen

Pass 2 Mar 2009 113,831 miles

engine covers fitted

offside front shocker slightly damp

offside front tyre slightly worn

offside sill slightly damaged

rear discs slightly pitted

slight stone chip in screen

Pass 11 Feb 2008 100,330 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 85,903 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 16 Jan 2006 72,289 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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LM03 VCE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM03 VCE, 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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LM03 VCE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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