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LR53 VCU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

208,482 mi
Last recorded208,482 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 208,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 208,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 195,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 186,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 170,537 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 158,779 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 147,761 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 138,073 miles

slight play in both rackends

Pass 29 Sep 2009 129,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 107,028 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 94,844 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 VCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LR53 VCU, 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 LR53 VCU registered?

LR53 VCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is LR53 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 VCU shows 11 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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