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AD03 LCM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,681 mi
Last recorded106,681 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 106,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 102,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 102,668 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 99,672 miles

eml on pre july 2003

Fail 10 Jul 2023 99,649 miles

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

eml on pre july 2003

Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,632 miles

eml on pre july 2003

Pass 6 Jul 2021 94,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 94,527 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wiring broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 93,891 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 92,686 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 92,686 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195x65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 89,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,415 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,981 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 84,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,923 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 80,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,258 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 73,258 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 60,350 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 60,350 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,784 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,061 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 LCM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LCM, 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 LCM registered?

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

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