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VN53 LGE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

300,918 mi
Last recorded300,918 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2016 300,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' top of screen (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front both sides wiper blades split

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' bottom of screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 292,311 miles

Exhaust centre mount broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 286,109 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

Pass 23 Oct 2012 266,838 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 266,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 247,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 247,850 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 225,069 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outside edge of tread

Pass 6 Oct 2009 205,393 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 205,393 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 172,045 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 137,633 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 98,469 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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VN53 LGE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN53 LGE, 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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VN53 LGE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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