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WJ53 LFU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,614 mi
Last recorded160,614 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 LFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 160,614 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 156,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2020 156,755 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded underbody to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded underbody to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 155,308 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 155,308 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 151,887 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 151,886 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 146,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play axial arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bulged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam at mounts (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 131,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit distorted inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre's wearing unevenly on the inner tread.

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush debonding but no excessive movement.

slight play in n/s rackend ball joint.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 103,150 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,622 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,335 miles

rear pads slightly braking up

Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,307 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,901 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,714 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,999 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,602 miles

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

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

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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WJ53 LFU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WJ53 LFU, 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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WJ53 LFU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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