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LK53 CVJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,068 mi
Last recorded88,068 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 88,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front spare wheel fitted same size

Fail 17 Aug 2026 88,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front spare wheel fitted same size

Pass 18 Aug 2025 77,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,003 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 63,846 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,185 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 58,630 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,894 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,412 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 57,411 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,838 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,686 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,708 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,788 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,030 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,188 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 38,875 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,584 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,123 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,671 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,069 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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LK53 CVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LK53 CVJ, 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 LK53 CVJ registered?

LK53 CVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LK53 CVJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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