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LX03 FVR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,660 mi
Last recorded97,660 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 97,660 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 97,596 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 110 to 160 (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 150 to 180 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some under-body and component corrosion

Unusually long brake pedal travel

Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,794 miles

Unusually long brake pedal travel

some corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Nov 2017 88,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum distorted

Offside Rear Brake drum distorted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,890 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 82,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,795 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)

unusually long brake pedal travel

Pass 20 Nov 2014 74,915 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes [ both ]split and perished

Heavy wear both front brake discs

Nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

Some perishing front flexible brake hoses

Unusually long brake pedal travel

Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,248 miles

Unusually long brake pedal travel

Wear both front brake discs

Pass 21 Nov 2012 67,458 miles

Unusually long brake pedal travel

Fail 21 Nov 2012 67,458 miles

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

Unusually long brake pedal travel

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,556 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,106 miles

Unusually long brake pedal travel.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,241 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 41,633 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,608 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 FVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LX03 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

LX03 FVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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