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LN03 KCE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,055 mi
Last recorded191,055 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 KCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 191,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box supporting bracket corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 177,911 miles

exhaust back box rear support bracket corroded/coming away

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 177,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust back box rear support bracket corroded/coming away

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 165,463 miles

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 151,709 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges n/s and o/s

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 140,356 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2010 126,968 miles

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 11 Feb 2009 113,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,991 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 94,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 79,071 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/front tyre 3mm

n/s/rear tyre 2.5mm

o/s/front tyre 3.5mm

o/s/rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,071 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/front tyre 3mm

n/s/rear tyre 2.5mm

o/s/front tyre 3.5mm

o/s/rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

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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LN03 KCE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LN03 KCE, 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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LN03 KCE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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