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LY03 SDZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,008 mi
Last recorded177,008 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 SDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 177,008 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 177,008 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 164,787 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 164,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 155,862 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 155,862 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 150,403 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 150,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable todoemission test

Fail 6 Jan 2011 125,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres are wearing to the inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 125,679 miles

both front tyres are wearing to the inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 110,142 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 93,306 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 204,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 192,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 177,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 167,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 150,752 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 150,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 136,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 121,091 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 SDZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SDZ, 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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LY03 SDZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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