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LT53 YKH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,969 mi
Last recorded147,969 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 147,969 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 144,721 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 138,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 135,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe connection clamps corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 135,978 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe connection clamps corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 134,823 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhast clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,204 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test seat belt fully due to iso fix child seat ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing but ok at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front of arm to subframe corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing but ok at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 120,216 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 120,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 110,838 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,928 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 104,928 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015
Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,203 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f drive-shaft seal leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2014 95,200 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f drive-shaft seal leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2013 91,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,915 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 86,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs rusty

high level brake light not working. unale to tell if connected

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,969 miles

heavy lips on front discs.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,266 miles

baby seat fited to n/s/rear

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,340 miles

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

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 YKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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