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LX53 EUE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,231 mi
Last recorded124,231 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 124,231 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 120,505 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2019 120,505 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2018 116,512 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2018 116,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,750 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,573 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 106,573 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,060 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 101,060 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,450 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 93,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,156 miles

area around power steering pump oily

dpf corroded around welded seam

inter cooler pipe damaged possibly by power steering pump pulley

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor perished

offside mirror cover damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,243 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,017 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,287 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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LX53 EUE 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 70%.

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 LX53 EUE, 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 LX53 EUE registered?

LX53 EUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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