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LR53 VCK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,168 mi
Last recorded192,168 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 192,168 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 186,405 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Oil leak ENGINE ()

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

REAR WIPER IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 2 Oct 2017 186,405 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Oil leak ENGINE ()

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

REAR WIPER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Oct 2016 183,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

crack windscreen close to affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Sep 2015 168,320 miles

Intercooler pipe leaking oil

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 168,320 miles

Intercooler pipe leaking oil

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 160,993 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 148,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 137,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 May 2011 128,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 119,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2009 110,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 99,142 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 78,369 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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LR53 VCK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR53 VCK, 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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LR53 VCK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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