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LX53 FGO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

128,427 mi
Last recorded128,427 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 128,427 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Aug 2020 128,421 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Aug 2019 124,464 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 118,016 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,703 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,403 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,172 miles

Lower oil leek

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,126 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,970 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 84,628 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear plate poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,866 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,262 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 56,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,327 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,987 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,877 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 39,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 34,315 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,438 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 FGO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

LX53 FGO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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