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CE53 LCJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,877 mi
Last recorded115,877 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 115,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,555 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 98,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 9 Sep 2013 98,436 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,178 miles

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 77,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 67,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,205 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 59,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,589 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 34,589 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LCJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

CE53 LCJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is CE53 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 LCJ 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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