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RN03 LDX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,084 mi
Last recorded83,084 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 LDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 83,084 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 82,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 66,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 55,306 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 44,567 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 35,314 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 34,714 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake 19%

Pass 25 Apr 2018 34,269 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,517 miles

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

park brake 18%

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,284 miles

Nearside light leveller fault

park brake 17%

Fail 21 Apr 2016 32,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside light leveller fault

park brake 17%

Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,543 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,976 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,295 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 21,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 19,722 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,704 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 17,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight front brake imbalance (12%)

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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RN03 LDX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RN03 LDX, 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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RN03 LDX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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