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LY03 RXM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,646 mi
Last recorded144,646 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 RXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 144,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 135,098 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 124,859 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 124,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 119,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering rack inner joints play (tie rod)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 110,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 110,969 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 101,010 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 94,387 miles

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

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wipers deteriorated but not affecting their correct operation

Fail 18 Jun 2011 94,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wipers deteriorated but not affecting their correct operation

Pass 26 May 2010 85,493 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,213 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 77,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,053 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on tread

Pass 6 Jun 2006 52,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 RXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY03 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

LY03 RXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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