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LJ53 FFT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

186,938 mi
Last recorded186,938 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 186,938 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

central exhaust support broken but still secure

Pass 22 May 2020 182,921 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 182,921 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 178,017 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaitor deterated but preventing the ingress or dirt

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 165,787 miles

rear service brakes noisey in use

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

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

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

nearside/offside rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Pass 8 Mar 2017 157,071 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 148,288 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 148,288 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 138,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 128,872 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 117,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 103,338 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,746 miles

Nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing low

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 77,242 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,482 miles

Nearside front tyre has a nail in outer shoulder

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,390 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,754 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 FFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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