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LL53 SNX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,134 mi
Last recorded101,134 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 SNX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 101,134 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust

both rear tyre treads worn to low on edges

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front subframe mounting bushes starting to perish

front/ centre exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

nearside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear suspension coil spring, rear axle and front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes and rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2024 97,541 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,171 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

subframe bushes perished

Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bad previous repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 84,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bad previous repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,010 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 75,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,425 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 68,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,769 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,422 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,959 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 49,982 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,059 miles

Front brake discs inner surface corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,255 miles

slight windscreen damage

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,617 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front brake imbalance on limits

slight windscreen damage

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,983 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,006 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,019 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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LL53 SNX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LL53 SNX, 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 LL53 SNX registered?

LL53 SNX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is LL53 SNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL53 SNX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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