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VO03 LXL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,074 mi
Last recorded145,074 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 LXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 145,074 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 145,069 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 144,796 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 144,791 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 139,647 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 139,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 128,155 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 128,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 119,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,838 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair offside and nearside rear grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

park brake application uneven

Pass 8 Jun 2018 109,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,338 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 102,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 97,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Found on shaker plates (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 90,741 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 85,131 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,544 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,537 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 73,202 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,962 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,568 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,460 miles

rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,098 miles

o/s front door mirror glass cracked

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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VO03 LXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VO03 LXL, 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 VO03 LXL registered?

VO03 LXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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