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LX03 CYV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

329,115 mi
Last recorded329,115 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 329,115 miles

advise thinning out taxi eqipment stuck to offside lower windscreen

some bulbs in high level stop light not working.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 328,521 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise thinning out taxi eqipment stuck to offside lower windscreen

some bulbs in high level stop light not working.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 276,006 miles

nearside front position light dim.

some bulbs out in high level stop light.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 275,382 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front position light dim.

some bulbs out in high level stop light.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 225,539 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front wheel arch liner damaged.

some bulbs in high level stop light not working.

Fail 16 Jan 2008 168,639 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 168,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 143,907 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 125,475 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 102,550 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 CYV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CYV, 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 CYV registered?

LX03 CYV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LX03 CYV safe to buy?

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