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LJ53 BNB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,128 mi
Last recorded144,128 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 144,128 miles

EML light on

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 136,612 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 130,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,435 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 115,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,605 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 103,620 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,093 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)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 94,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 82,539 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 67,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,123 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,148 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 BNB 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 85.7%.

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 LJ53 BNB, 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 BNB registered?

LJ53 BNB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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