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CE53 LBG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,373 mi
Last recorded166,373 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 166,373 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front indicator taped up

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 8 Dec 2025 166,395 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front indicator taped up

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Dec 2024 160,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 Dec 2024 160,684 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 Dec 2023 154,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 154,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 148,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front indicator lense damaged

nearside front wishbone corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 143,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone coroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage on nearside front

Fail 18 Nov 2021 143,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone coroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage on nearside front

Pass 23 Nov 2020 138,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside fornt tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Nov 2019 135,821 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Fail 19 Nov 2019 135,821 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Pass 15 Nov 2018 132,500 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front no plate deteraited

offside front indicator lense missing

Pass 29 Nov 2017 129,167 miles

front no plate deteriated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,299 miles

front no plate deteriated

Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,030 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

front number plate deteriorated

offside suspension arm bush starting to separate

Fail 20 Nov 2015 121,027 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edge

front number plate deteriorated

offside suspension arm bush starting to separate

Pass 27 Nov 2014 115,606 miles

front no plate deteritated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,224 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,493 miles

both front antil roo bar bushes worn

rear no plate deterited

Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,653 miles

offside front indicator starting to show white light

playa in both front anti roll bar bushes

rear no plate deterited

Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,627 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,609 miles

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,598 miles

marks on car

Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,340 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,045 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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CE53 LBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE53 LBG, 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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CE53 LBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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