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LX03 KXU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,846 mi
Last recorded204,846 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 KXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 204,846 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 197,718 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 197,718 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 189,435 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 189,435 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side's (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 182,411 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 173,541 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 164,890 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Apr 2013 164,890 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 159,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads low

slight judder in n/s/r brake drum

Pass 5 Apr 2011 149,763 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 141,861 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 132,853 miles

n/s/f indicator lenze missing

rear brakes reqire attention uneven aplication

Fail 18 Jul 2009 132,853 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator lenze missing

Pass 10 Jul 2008 110,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 94,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 84,569 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 84,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 KXU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

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

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