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LM03 VDY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,878 mi
Last recorded140,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 140,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 134,606 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 134,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,178 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 123,075 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 116,148 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,385 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 108,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,650 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,044 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrished on inner sidewall.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,911 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,087 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 10,789 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 VDY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VDY, 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 LM03 VDY registered?

LM03 VDY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is LM03 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 VDY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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