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LB53 KTO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,869 mi
Last recorded171,869 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 KTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 171,869 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 170,134 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 166,593 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 161,825 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 153,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 144,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 136,237 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides front sills damaged

slight play in o/s/f steering / suspension

Fail 2 Dec 2013 136,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides front sills damaged

slight play in o/s/f steering / suspension

Pass 15 Dec 2012 125,906 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 112,725 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 104,367 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 104,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 87,643 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,247 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,901 miles

c/l 527252

Pass 27 Dec 2006 48,064 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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LB53 KTO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LB53 KTO, 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 LB53 KTO registered?

LB53 KTO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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