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VO53 LKU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,210 mi
Last recorded32,210 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 LKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 32,210 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,301 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 25,301 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,907 miles

2 front tyres 2 mm

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LKU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VO53 LKU?

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What year was VO53 LKU registered?

VO53 LKU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is VO53 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO53 LKU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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