MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear tyres starting to wear
o/s front door mirror glass cracked
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VO03 LXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2003.
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