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LX53 KHM

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,312 mi
Last recorded131,312 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 131,312 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 117,897 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 104,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavily perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 104,459 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavily perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 91,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,174 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 72,174 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,103 miles

Small damage windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,218 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 57,218 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,563 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,676 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,279 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 43,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,891 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,010 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,207 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 28,207 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,237 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,016 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 KHM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KHM, 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 KHM registered?

LX53 KHM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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