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AD03 LCL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,205 mi
Last recorded119,205 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,205 miles

Nearside Front indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

e.m.l light lit on dash

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 119,205 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

oil leak

e.m.l light lit on dash

Nearside Front indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 111,724 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 106,476 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 106,390 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 101,491 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 101,394 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

oil leak from end of gearbox

Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,921 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low+cracking up

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Feb 2011 90,609 miles

centre exhaust mount broken on welds,but still supported

Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clicking noise from engine pulleys/belts

Fail 26 Feb 2010 86,510 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clicking noise from engine pulleys/belts

Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,638 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,300 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 55,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 41,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 LCL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AD03 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

AD03 LCL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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