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LJ53 ZMZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

231,326 mi
Last recorded231,326 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 231,326 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 231,240 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 229,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 223,945 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 223,945 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BULBS (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPARE FITTED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 218,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 218,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 213,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 208,109 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 200,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 182,209 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 182,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 167,180 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 151,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front registration plate deteriorated and only just met requirements

Pass 7 Nov 2012 113,397 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated.

N/S wiper torn.

Play at N/S steering rack arm.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 117,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 102,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,522 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,776 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,436 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 ZMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

LJ53 ZMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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