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LO53 VRS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,307 mi
Last recorded119,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO53 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 119,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe ends and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 118,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 118,547 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 117,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear flexy sections (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge scrubbed/ worn

Pass 24 Nov 2018 116,271 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 113,825 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 110,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 110,219 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,015 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front wheel

Fail 7 Nov 2015 104,606 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine mil light on

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,938 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 7 Nov 2013 92,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,512 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,257 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,279 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,447 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,870 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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LO53 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO53 VRS, 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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LO53 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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