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YJ03 LBP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

136,726 mi
Last recorded136,726 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 LBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 136,726 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 136,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 133,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 133,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 132,429 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel spigot mounting distorted to the extent the wheel is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,934 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,934 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 122,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 122,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,788 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald on inner edges (205/55x16) (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake disc corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 115,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald on inner edges (205/55x16) (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 109,645 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 109,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,950 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 96,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 96,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,344 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 75,109 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 75,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,893 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight corrosion on exhaust centre box

Slight play in steering wheel

off side rear and centre child seat

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,660 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,758 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 39,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,441 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 32,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YJ03 LBP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YJ03 LBP, 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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YJ03 LBP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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