MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front disc lipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge and cut (4.1.E.1)
Rear shocks top casings detached
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front disc lipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge and cut (4.1.E.1)
Rear shocks top casings detached
Front disc lipped
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
rear shocks top casings detached
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door mirror (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front disc lipped
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
rear shocks top casings detached
NEARSIDE FRONT WING MIRROR COVER LOOSE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FEATHERED ON INNER EDGE
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE
SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE ALL OVER VEHICLE
slight engine oil leaks
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front wipers worn
offside front tyre worn
front wipers worn
offside front tyre worn
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front bumper damaged
front number plate damaged
offside front door and wing damaged
offside sill damaged
front bumper damaged
front number plate damaged
offside front door and wing damaged
offside sill damaged
n/side front indicator fading
rear brake pad linings worn low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/side front indicator fading
rear brake pad linings worn low
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 ZLN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?
LJ53 ZLN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2003.
Is LJ53 ZLN safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ53 ZLN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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