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LX53 HCJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,015 mi
Last recorded195,015 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 195,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 194,245 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 191,643 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 191,643 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 187,283 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 187,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 180,432 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 174,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 167,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/80R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 155,552 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 146,165 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 138,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 128,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 118,970 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 118,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 118,952 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

oil level below minimum

Pass 4 Oct 2010 110,293 miles

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 110,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 99,332 miles

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

ADVISE - ATTENTION TO OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 80,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,431 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,244 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,901 miles

centre exhaust bracket slightly loose.

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 HCJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

LX53 HCJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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