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LX53 FEG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,437 mi
Last recorded134,437 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 134,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 132,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 14 Jul 2022 120,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 105,857 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 94,974 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,962 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 89,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 85,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,544 miles

Front tyres 195/65/15 worn on edge

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,036 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 73,036 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 69,314 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,754 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate worn

glow plug light flashes on dash

Fail 27 Jun 2012 56,754 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate worn

glow plug light flashes on dash

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,041 miles

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

front hub cap missing

front no plate slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,163 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,753 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 FEG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FEG, 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 FEG registered?

LX53 FEG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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