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LX53 FDO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,102 mi
Last recorded156,102 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 156,102 miles

low parking brake performance pass

movement in front top suspension mounts

parking brake cable worn will require attention soon

Fail 29 Nov 2012 156,101 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

movement in front top suspension mounts

Fail 29 Nov 2011 139,155 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber covers loose

Pass 29 Nov 2011 139,155 miles

both rear shockabsorber covers loose

Pass 15 Dec 2010 123,279 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,970 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 90,652 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 90,652 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,720 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,611 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 FDO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

LX53 FDO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LX53 FDO safe to buy?

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