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SR03 LJZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,667 mi
Last recorded145,667 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 LJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 145,667 miles

BRAKE DISC BACK PLATES CORRODED

Front SILLS DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOUNCY (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES PERISHED & SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOUNCY (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 145,667 miles

Brake fluid contaminated VERY BLACK (1.8 (a))

BRAKE DISC BACK PLATES CORRODED

Front SILLS DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOUNCY (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES PERISHED & SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOUNCY (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 137,139 miles

Parking brake effort minimum. May need attention

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,831 miles

Rear both shock absorber sheilds insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2017 125,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both shock absorber sheilds insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,628 miles

Front both tyres getting low

Offside Rear tyre cracking and deteriorating

Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front both tyres getting low

Offside Rear tyre cracking and deteriorating

Rear both shock absorber shields insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,347 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 101,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 88,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,938 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,581 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,116 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge 2055516 91w mich

rear brake disc badly corroeded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 65,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge 2055516 91w mich

rear brake disc badly corroeded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,911 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,121 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 35,121 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 29,376 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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SR03 LJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SR03 LJZ, 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 SR03 LJZ registered?

SR03 LJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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