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CE53 LBP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,989 mi
Last recorded107,989 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,989 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

freeplay found in front anti roll bar

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,102 miles

o/s/f droplink slight freeplay

Fail 23 Jan 2014 98,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f droplink slight freeplay

Fail 18 Feb 2013 89,266 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,266 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,391 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,456 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 60,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,937 miles

Screw in o/s/f tyre

baby booster seat fitted to n/s/r seat. ( belt was checked as much as possible)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight lip to front inner side of discs

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,067 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 33,067 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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 LBP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LBP, 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 CE53 LBP registered?

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

Is CE53 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 LBP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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