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LX03 OWC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

262,041 mi
Last recorded262,041 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 OWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 262,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 241,029 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 241,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 224,627 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 224,627 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 224,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 209,827 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 209,827 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 199,898 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 199,898 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 187,511 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 169,680 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 169,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 169,094 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 169,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 159,362 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 159,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front anti-roll bar mounting bushes slight movement,advise offside rear tyre cracking,advise handbrake travel

Pass 19 Oct 2006 140,803 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 140,803 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has started cracking on its inside wall.

Slight movement in both front wishbone bushes but not excessive.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 122,018 miles

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

advise handbrake travel

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 OWC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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