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LT53 YKF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,242 mi
Last recorded144,242 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 144,242 miles

Fuel light on

MIL Light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm but scrubbed off and possibly punctured (4.1.E.1)

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

SPARE TYRE FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR WHICH IS ON 1.6mm AND POSSIBLY PUNCTURED

Switch broken off bottom of engine oil sump

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 144,242 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel light on

MIL Light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm but scrubbed off and possibly punctured (4.1.E.1)

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

SPARE TYRE FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR WHICH IS ON 1.6mm AND POSSIBLY PUNCTURED

Switch broken off bottom of engine oil sump

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 139,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Apr 2015 139,075 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 138,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

oil level sensor unplugged

both rear shocker top shrouds insecure

engine management lamp on

nails in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2014 126,059 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear shocker top shrouds insecure

engine management lamp on

Fail 25 Mar 2014 126,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear shocker top shrouds insecure

engine management lamp on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 115,037 miles

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

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

engine malfunction indicator light on

nearside front tyre tread very low

nearside rear brake pad low

offside front brake disc worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension bumpstops perished

stonechips in windscreen

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 21 Mar 2013 115,020 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

engine malfunction indicator light on

nearside rear brake pad low

offside front brake disc worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension bumpstops deteriorated

stonechips in windscreen

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,861 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,994 miles

osf tyre depth low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,723 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,712 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,570 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 YKF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKF, 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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LT53 YKF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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