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VO53 LKC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,482 mi
Last recorded97,482 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 LKC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 97,482 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ns and os (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,008 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,025 miles

front brake pads are worn thin

n/s & o/s front tyres are worn down to 2mm

Fail 6 Sep 2013 67,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads are worn thin

n/s & o/s front tyres are worn down to 2mm

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,043 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,145 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,434 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 26,434 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,570 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,245 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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VO53 LKC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 VO53 LKC, 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 VO53 LKC registered?

VO53 LKC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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