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LJ53 BMZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,233 mi
Last recorded50,233 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,233 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 50,227 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,603 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 43,598 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,546 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

non obligatory nearside front mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2012 39,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

non obligatory nearside front mirror glass cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2011 35,243 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,243 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,829 miles

offside front indicator lamo cracked and bulb discoloured

wipers split

Pass 6 Jan 2009 27,373 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 27,373 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,695 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 22,695 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,554 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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LJ53 BMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ53 BMZ, 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 LJ53 BMZ registered?

LJ53 BMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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