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LX53 HDZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,021 mi
Last recorded62,021 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 HDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,021 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2008 62,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,153 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 HDZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 HDZ, 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 HDZ registered?

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

Is LX53 HDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 HDZ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX53 HDZ have outstanding finance?

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