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VO03 LXT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,464 mi
Last recorded112,464 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 112,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres heavily worn on inside edges

Fail 12 Jul 2014 112,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres heavily worn on inside edges

Fail 5 Jul 2013 100,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,046 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 98,352 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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)

p/steering belt perished

Pass 9 May 2012 86,434 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 76,319 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 52,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,928 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,971 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,342 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 30,450 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,941 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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VO03 LXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VO03 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

VO03 LXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is VO03 LXT safe to buy?

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