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LX03 CWD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

185,022 mi
Last recorded185,022 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 CWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 185,022 miles

n/s/r steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/f wing has become unattached but is safe & no jagged edges

Fail 10 Aug 2021 185,022 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both badly on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/f wing has become unattached but is safe & no jagged edges

Pass 8 Jul 2020 178,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 172,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 172,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive crack in sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 163,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 163,373 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 163,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Number plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2017 146,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front side lamps are led type, original fitted lamps not working

Pass 15 Mar 2016 130,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Pass 18 Mar 2015 124,807 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 124,794 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 111,541 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 111,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,062 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 105,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,883 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 97,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,162 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 76,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,438 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,154 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)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 44,154 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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 CWD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CWD, 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 LX03 CWD registered?

LX03 CWD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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