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FX53 LCJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,468 mi
Last recorded121,468 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 LCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 121,468 miles

advise temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,778 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 110,722 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 97,611 miles

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

Offside Front track rod joint to rack has slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2015 97,611 miles

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

Offside Front track rod joint to rack has slight play

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,778 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,769 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,638 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,025 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,507 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 52,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,719 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,389 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,305 miles

Offside Front 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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FX53 LCJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX53 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 FX53 LCJ registered?

FX53 LCJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is FX53 LCJ safe to buy?

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