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LX53 LKJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,024 mi
Last recorded127,024 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 LKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 127,024 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 124,204 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 122,700 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 122,700 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 118,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Feb 2020 118,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt retracts slowly

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 115,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,988 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 106,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 97,588 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 97,325 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,706 miles

Baby seat fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 81,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,145 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,765 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 75,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,061 miles

cracks rear tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,305 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,767 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 25,058 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 20,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 15,177 miles

near side front tyre small lu mps on side wall

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 LKJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 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 LKJ, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX53 LKJ registered?

LX53 LKJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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