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LJ53 ZLN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,553 mi
Last recorded161,553 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 161,553 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 161,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 147,291 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 147,291 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 119,387 miles

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Oct 2012 106,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers worn

offside front tyre worn

Pass 11 Oct 2012 106,154 miles

front wipers worn

offside front tyre worn

Fail 27 Oct 2011 95,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,929 miles

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

offside front door and wing damaged

offside sill damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,936 miles

n/side front indicator fading

rear brake pad linings worn low

Fail 18 Oct 2010 86,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,305 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 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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LJ53 ZLN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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