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OX03 LCT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,606 mi
Last recorded171,606 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX03 LCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 171,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

centre exhaust bracket insecure, system still adequately supported

nearside and offside rear shock absorber upper dust covers and bump stops deteriorated

nearside front suspension lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front suspension lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 164,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 24 May 2017 164,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 157,156 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 149,904 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 20 Dec 2013 145,347 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 145,347 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 140,574 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside parking brake poor effort

Pass 14 Dec 2011 131,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear discs worn

Fail 12 Dec 2011 131,035 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear discs worn

Fail 30 Nov 2010 115,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 115,154 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 111,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 93,505 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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OX03 LCT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OX03 LCT, 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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OX03 LCT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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