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LX03 OYH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,527 mi
Last recorded65,527 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 OYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 65,527 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 64,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 61,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 59,967 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,351 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,954 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 58,651 miles

under body suspension parts corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2019 57,297 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,921 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2017 54,466 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake pads close to wear warning sensors

Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,856 miles

headlight wash system intermittant operation

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,051 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,430 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,394 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,124 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,771 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 22,636 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,069 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 OYH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OYH, 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 OYH registered?

LX03 OYH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LX03 OYH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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