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LX03 OXS

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,238 mi
Last recorded246,238 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 OXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 246,238 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 246,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 238,703 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 238,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 229,596 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 196,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 171,351 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 171,158 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 134,866 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to return. †Some distortion on front brake discs.

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 OXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX03 OXS registered?

LX03 OXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is LX03 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX03 OXS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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