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LX03 CVV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

193,501 mi
Last recorded193,501 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 CVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 193,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 178,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 173,171 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 173,105 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 163,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 163,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 156,493 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 156,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 139,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 139,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack nearside corner off windscreen

Fail 20 Apr 2015 124,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack nearside corner off windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2015 123,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 115,770 miles

Both front windscreen wipers poor

Both headlamp lens's deteriorating

Child seat fitted nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

EML lamp illuminated

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Nearside track rod end boot perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2014 115,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front windscreen wipers poor

Both headlamp lens's deteriorating

Child seat fitted nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

EML lamp illuminated

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Nearside track rod end boot perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,143 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2013 97,891 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 82,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,643 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,550 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)

bracket broke off centre section of exhaust but exhaust still supported

Fail 6 Apr 2011 76,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

bracket broke off centre section of exhaust but exhaust still supported

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,574 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 7 Apr 2009 52,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,693 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,639 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 35,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,461 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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LX03 CVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LX03 CVV, 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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LX03 CVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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