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LT53 ECE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,603 mi
Last recorded163,603 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ECE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 163,603 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 154,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 143,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condition of near side front brake disc inner face.

Pass 6 May 2011 400 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 125,545 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2010 125,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2009 116,394 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 101,602 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 101,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 84,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 70,741 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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LT53 ECE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LT53 ECE, 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 LT53 ECE registered?

LT53 ECE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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