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LX53 FFE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,680 mi
Last recorded71,680 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2015 71,680 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,981 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 58,516 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,092 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,210 miles

n/s/ rear tyre outer wall starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,463 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,526 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 FFE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

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

Is LX53 FFE safe to buy?

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