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AD03 LCE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,259 mi
Last recorded32,259 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 32,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 31,772 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 31,772 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 31,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 30,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slight cracking in-between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 29,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 28,210 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 27,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 26,130 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 25,540 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,730 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,598 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,882 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 22,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 21,565 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 20,753 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,750 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 20,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,781 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 19,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,014 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,816 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 17,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 LCE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LCE, 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 AD03 LCE registered?

AD03 LCE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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