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LX53 FCU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,149 mi
Last recorded141,149 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 141,149 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 141,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 141,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 130,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 6 Mar 2025 130,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2024 128,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 126,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 123,269 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 120,022 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 114,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 112,801 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 109,389 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 106,552 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 106,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 99,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 90,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,548 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,990 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,635 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,731 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,920 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,014 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 FCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX53 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

LX53 FCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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