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LJ53 ZKG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,151 mi
Last recorded130,151 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 130,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 127,229 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 124,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 124,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 122,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,392 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 120,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 118,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear of cat weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,939 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 14 Sep 2018 112,003 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 108,534 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,528 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,149 miles

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

offside washer poor

Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,823 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,878 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,784 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 ZKG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG registered?

LJ53 ZKG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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