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LY03 SKD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,052 mi
Last recorded177,052 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 177,052 miles

nearside rear tyre close to prescribed limit

Pass 4 Jun 2009 142,507 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 114,123 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 114,123 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 98,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,292 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 SKD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

LY03 SKD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is LY03 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 SKD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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