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LV52 LTZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,882 mi
Last recorded131,882 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 LTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 131,882 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 131,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 131,541 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Advise nearside sill corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

TCS light ON

Pass 3 May 2011 122,554 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 115,558 miles

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

bonnet safety catch was partially siezed.(could not open bonnet}

nearside front anti roll bar link lower ball joint has a split rubber boot.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 110,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 100,509 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 100,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 81,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 61,759 miles

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

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

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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LV52 LTZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LV52 LTZ, 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 LV52 LTZ registered?

LV52 LTZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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