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LJ53 ZMV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,275 mi
Last recorded120,275 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 120,275 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 110,017 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,128 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine/gearbox mounts seem soft/weak

front windscreen wipers in poor condition

ns and os sill lips damaged

ns headlamp mount damaged,headlamp and indicator slightly loose

Fail 18 Dec 2012 55,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine/gearbox mounts seem soft/weak

front windscreen wipers in poor condition

ns and os sill lips damaged

ns headlamp mount damaged,headlamp and indicator slightly loose

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,042 miles

Blue Smoke From Exhaust

N/S/F Indicator Lamp Loose --Repaired With Tape

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges--Close To Wear Indicators and Has A Nail In Tread

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges

Upper & Lower Engine Covers Fitted--Limited View

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both lower sill lips damaged

engine covers fitted limited view of components

front wiper blades split and smearing

nsf headlamp and indicator slightly loose/headlamp mount damaged and indicator secured with tape and wire

os mirror glass cracked recommend replacement

Fail 4 Jan 2011 43,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both lower sill lips damaged

engine covers fitted limited view of components

front wiper blades split and smearing

nsf headlamp and indicator slightly loose/headlamp mount damaged and indicator secured with tape and wire

os mirror glass cracked recommend replacement

Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower sill lips damaged

both front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

n/s headlamp mounts damaged/secured with wire

n/s/r brake pads seem slightly low

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,285 miles

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

n/s headlight top mounting damaged.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 29,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s headlight top mounting damaged.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,687 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,430 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 16,430 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZMV 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 73.3%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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