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AD03 LBF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,907 mi
Last recorded114,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 114,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 112,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 112,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,284 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 107,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,846 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,445 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 99,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,869 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,355 miles

Engine mangement light on

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

Two front tyres worn on the outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,365 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,627 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 74,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,700 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,624 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,792 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,942 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 34,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,159 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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AD03 LBF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AD03 LBF, 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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AD03 LBF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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