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LK53 CVR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

238,536 mi
Last recorded238,536 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 238,536 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 238,517 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 227,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 214,711 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 214,365 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear shock top covers not securely fixed

Offside rear tyre smooth on edges of tread getting close to the cords

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 196,730 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 196,730 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 176,737 miles

Nearside rear indicator lens damaged

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape 2.0mm-3.0mm tread depth.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 172,346 miles

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2012 172,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2011 156,763 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 156,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 140,405 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 140,405 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 126,285 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 111,267 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 110,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 92,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 83,726 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 83,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LK53 CVR, 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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LK53 CVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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