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AD03 LCU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,665 mi
Last recorded153,665 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2021 153,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

After market suspension fitted and set low

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 149,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 143,776 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 124,970 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Fail 27 Jan 2017 124,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD PLUS WIRES BROKEN (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

PADS LIGHT ON DASH

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 5 Jan 2016 106,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken but secure

engine management light on

front bumper damaged

front wheel trims missing

Fail 5 Dec 2015 104,566 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Engine management light on

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/R Tyre perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R Tyre feathered on inner edge and perished

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

Rear wiper blade worn

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,806 miles

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

offside front tyre cracked an perished

Fail 25 Jun 2014 74,806 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front tyre cracked an perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,231 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,850 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,852 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,791 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,647 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,959 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 LCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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