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LY03 SFN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

271,855 mi
Last recorded271,855 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 SFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 271,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH ( BRAKE REACTION BUSH ) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 270,708 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 270,695 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 270,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 269,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 249,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 230,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 219,896 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 219,892 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 202,852 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 202,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 182,566 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 167,936 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 153,004 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 153,004 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 138,187 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 138,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 120,431 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 105,327 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 90,208 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 74,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,749 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,578 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 SFN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

LY03 SFN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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