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LX03 KXW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,655 mi
Last recorded122,655 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 KXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 122,655 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 112,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 103,161 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 95,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold link insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 83,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 77,558 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 72,229 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 72,228 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working O/S,N/S (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2015 67,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 63,211 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 59,763 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,817 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 55,816 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,123 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 51,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 46,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,685 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 41,523 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,781 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,534 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 KXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

LX03 KXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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