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LX53 FFR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,613 mi
Last recorded131,613 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 131,613 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 131,596 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 124,990 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 124,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 120,166 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

both rear suspension bump stops broken

Fail 7 Jan 2019 120,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

both rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 11 Dec 2017 116,569 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,036 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,604 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 101,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 91,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,745 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,687 miles

n/s/f indicater lens broken

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,619 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,340 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 60,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,496 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,061 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,523 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,599 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 FFR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

LX53 FFR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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