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LT53 YKL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,229 mi
Last recorded113,229 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 113,229 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front and both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 113,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front and both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 101,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,947 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 97,947 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,944 miles

front suspension slight kick back upon braking test drive

rear handbrake travel close to limit

Fail 26 Oct 2017 95,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

front suspension slight kick back upon braking test drive

rear handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,206 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 94,206 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine noisy

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,033 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,295 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wall split but not to cord

Fail 28 Oct 2014 90,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wall split but not to cord

Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,897 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,778 miles

front & middle exhaust sections deteriated

Fail 26 Oct 2012 85,778 miles

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

front & middle exhaust sections deteriated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,411 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted.

near side rear child seat fitted full inspection restricted.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 27 Oct 2009 74,359 miles

child seat fitted 2 x rear full inspection restricted.

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,541 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 YKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LT53 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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