MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear shocks worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres worn on inner edges
slight brake judder
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges.
Slight judder on front brakes.
Slight play in nearside steering rack end.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering rack n/s/f
dust cover missing from n/s rear shock absorber
exhaust mounting @ centre broken system still supported o/k will requireatention
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 LXF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 DE53 LXF, 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 DE53 LXF registered?
DE53 LXF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is DE53 LXF safe to buy?
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