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LX53 FDY

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

154,022 mi
Last recorded154,022 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 154,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 149,044 miles

both front indicators secured by cable

both wipers slightly deteriorated

bulbs inoperative in high level brake light

clutch lever fouling power steering pipe

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Apr 2014 149,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both front indicators secured by cable

both wipers slightly deteriorated

bulbs inoperative in high level brake light

clutch lever fouling power steering pipe

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Apr 2013 146,115 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 146,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW

Pass 12 Apr 2012 143,554 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT SEVERAL BULBS INOP

REAR NO PLATE IS WORN

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SRPINGS ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F INDICATOR LAMPS ARE SECURED WITH CABLE TIES

Fail 11 Apr 2012 143,554 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS CLOSE TO MIN

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER CLOSE TO LIMIT

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT SEVERAL BULBS INOP

REAR NO PLATE IS WORN

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SRPINGS ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F INDICATOR LAMPS ARE SECURED WITH CABLE TIES

Pass 16 Apr 2011 140,572 miles

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME IS DAMAGED

N/S/F INDICATOR LAMP IS DAMAGED

REAR NO PLATE IS WORN

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER TO OUTER SILLS ARE DAMAGED

THE POWER STEERING PIPE/HOSE IS POORLY FITTED

Fail 14 Apr 2011 140,573 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME IS DAMAGED

N/S/F INDICATOR LAMP IS DAMAGED

REAR NO PLATE IS WORN

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER TO OUTER SILLS ARE DAMAGED

THE POWER STEERING PIPE/HOSE IS POORLY FITTED

Pass 13 Apr 2010 137,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 137,701 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 134,761 miles

N/S/ OUTER SILL IS DAMAGED

N/S/F AND O/S/F HEADLAMP MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED

N/S/R INDICATOR IS WORN IN COLOUR

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL LOOKS WORN

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON THE DRIVER SEAT BASE BUT IS SECURE

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN SLIGHTLY WARPED

THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP AND POORLY FITTED

TWO BULBS NOT WORKING ON THE HIGH LEVEL CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT

Fail 20 Apr 2009 134,747 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S/ OUTER SILL IS DAMAGED

N/S/F AND O/S/F HEADLAMP MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED

N/S/R INDICATOR IS WORN IN COLOUR

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL LOOKS WORN

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON THE DRIVER SEAT BASE BUT IS SECURE

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN SLIGHTLY WARPED

THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP AND POORLY FITTED

TWO BULBS NOT WORKING ON THE HIGH LEVEL CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT

Pass 12 May 2008 128,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 118,821 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 118,821 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 117,337 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 117,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 97,380 miles

front 215/60/14 & near limit rears 175/80/14

plastic cracked arround boyh head lights

Fail 12 May 2006 97,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

plastic cracked arround both head lights

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 FDY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FDY, 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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LX53 FDY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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