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AD03 LCT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,759 mi
Last recorded99,759 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,759 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

EM light on

Exhaust system deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,278 miles

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

car rusty underside

Fail 7 Oct 2015 90,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort leaking fluid (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

car rusty underside

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,267 miles

underside very rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2014 83,265 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

underside very rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,254 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,254 miles

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

EML showing.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

centre exhaust mounting fractured.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,805 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 74,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

engine management light showing.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 62,293 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 62,293 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,728 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,659 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 LCT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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