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OY53 LCA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,930 mi
Last recorded178,930 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 178,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 172,447 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 164,810 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shocker dust covers adrift

Fail 9 Oct 2014 164,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shocker dust covers adrift

Pass 10 Oct 2013 156,441 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 150,715 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2012 150,713 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2011 147,057 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 141,360 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 141,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 134,916 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 128,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 121,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,425 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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OY53 LCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OY53 LCA, 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 OY53 LCA registered?

OY53 LCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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