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LX03 FVV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

270,904 mi
Last recorded270,904 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 270,904 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 264,034 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 corners. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 corners corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 260,448 miles

Both rear shocks corroded.

Both sills have damage.

Coil spring corroded All 4 corners. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 254,506 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 254,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 247,449 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 241,281 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 234,213 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered not working

Fail 11 Dec 2019 234,147 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered not working

Pass 21 Nov 2018 225,235 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brakes Insufficient reserve travel

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced side sill damaged (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered not working

Fail 10 Nov 2018 225,866 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced side sill damaged (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered not working

Pass 11 Nov 2017 218,963 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 218,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 213,482 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 213,447 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 207,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 204,079 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 204,078 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 194,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 184,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 175,250 miles

n/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Jan 2011 165,557 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 156,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 156,491 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 27 Feb 2009 147,098 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 137,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 137,833 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 134,390 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 134,390 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 118,745 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2006 87,464 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 FVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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