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LT53 YJV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,506 mi
Last recorded99,506 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,506 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on tread inner edge.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,207 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 96,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 95,895 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,652 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,738 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,049 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 86,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 83,904 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,904 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 76,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,626 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 68,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,777 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,704 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

near side rear wheel bearing slight noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,377 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 YJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LT53 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

LT53 YJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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