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LK53 CWD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,734 mi
Last recorded132,734 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 132,734 miles

front section of exhaust corroded and blowing just a pass

rear brake pipes corroded outer casing swelled up

Pass 7 Feb 2018 130,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 127,627 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 122,503 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 122,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,883 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 111,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,745 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 102,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 95,104 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad waning light staying on pads look ok

Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,104 miles

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

brake pad waning light staying on pads look ok

Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,985 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,277 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,198 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 61,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,859 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 49,859 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,653 miles

Advise offside front tyre tread wearing low on (inner and outer edges)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,331 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 CWD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CWD, 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 CWD registered?

LK53 CWD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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