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LX03 OXM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,821 mi
Last recorded107,821 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,821 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 107,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 99,891 miles

Brakes squealing loudly when operated

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,968 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,089 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front shocks condition

Fail 26 Oct 2015 89,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front shocks condition

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,832 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,913 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2013 68,913 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2012 59,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 59,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,146 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 43,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,494 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 24 Nov 2009 36,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,330 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,916 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 OXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OXM, 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 OXM registered?

LX03 OXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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