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LX53 HDV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,185 mi
Last recorded119,185 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 HDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 119,185 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 119,182 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 108,983 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 108,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 95,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner surface but not affecting operation

o/s/f tyre has a nail in the centre of the tread

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,752 miles

front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner surface but not affecting operation

o/s/f tyre has a nail in the centre of the tread

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs stating to corrode on inner faces

Fail 12 Oct 2009 74,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,606 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,564 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,844 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,331 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 HDV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

LX53 HDV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LX53 HDV safe to buy?

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