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LY03 RWX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,004 mi
Last recorded139,004 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 RWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,004 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 139,002 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 134,337 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 134,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 131,049 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 131,047 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 127,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 127,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,478 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 123,476 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,251 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 118,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,131 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 109,131 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,284 miles

Center exhaust system rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2013 87,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,258 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 73,566 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 73,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,724 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,311 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,349 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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LY03 RWX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LY03 RWX, 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 LY03 RWX registered?

LY03 RWX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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