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OV03 LCX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,421 mi
Last recorded220,421 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 LCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 220,421 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 220,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 208,597 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 208,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 195,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 178,146 miles

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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 167,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 2 Feb 2012 167,206 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 26 Jan 2011 159,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 143,545 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 143,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 123,127 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 108,205 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 74,628 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 74,628 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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OV03 LCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OV03 LCX, 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 OV03 LCX registered?

OV03 LCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is OV03 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 LCX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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