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LJ53 FFO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,204 mi
Last recorded176,204 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2024 176,204 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 167,690 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked slightly (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 167,690 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked slightly (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper bolt loss (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 159,287 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 159,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 146,259 miles

pad warning light stays illuminated

Pass 13 Nov 2019 141,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 141,177 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 137,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 134,294 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 127,930 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,091 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front discs slight wear

Pass 27 Nov 2014 111,617 miles

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

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)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2013 107,603 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 107,603 miles

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,199 miles

both rear brake drums corroding on inner edges

offside rear brake back plate corroding

rear exhaust mount corroding

wipers slightly worn

Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 92,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 84,590 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,185 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate slightly misaligned

wiper blades ends split slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2008 66,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate slightly misaligned

wiper blades ends split slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,189 miles

front and rear number plates difigureing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,109 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FFO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FFO, 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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LJ53 FFO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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