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LK53 CWE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,239 mi
Last recorded94,239 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 94,239 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 94,239 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 91,189 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,264 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,773 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 79,769 miles

Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.2)

Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 79,743 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,992 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,801 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,121 miles

engine light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,572 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,514 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,249 miles

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,331 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 37,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,139 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front balance on limits

n/s sill damaged

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 CWE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK53 CWE registered?

LK53 CWE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LK53 CWE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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