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LX03 OWY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,982 mi
Last recorded39,982 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 OWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2011 39,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 27,328 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres very low,rear pads 2mm thick?

Pass 8 May 2006 18,827 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 OWY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

LX03 OWY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is LX03 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX03 OWY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX03 OWY have outstanding finance?

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