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LG53 ZJK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,223 mi
Last recorded129,223 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZJK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 129,223 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 129,223 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 121,797 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 121,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,055 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 103,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,499 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,434 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 85,413 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,067 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,422 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,686 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,375 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,822 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage front n/plate

wear front tyres edges

Fail 27 Sep 2006 34,822 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage front n/plate

wear front tyres edges

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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LG53 ZJK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG53 ZJK, 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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LG53 ZJK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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