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WN53 LHT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

291,927 mi
Last recorded291,927 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 LHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 291,927 miles

corrosion to other brake pipes

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/f wishbone bushes split

o/s/r coil spring heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded and scored

under body corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 291,919 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/f wishbone bushes split

o/s/r coil spring heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded and scored

under body corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 281,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Arm Bush is Perished and Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Arm Bush is Perished and Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Corroded around Floor Drain Bung

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2021 266,379 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2021 266,376 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 249,568 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 236,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2019 236,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2018 212,784 miles

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2018 212,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Backbox clamp split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 192,999 miles

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 176,318 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 176,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 159,075 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 141,713 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 141,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 136,163 miles

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2013 136,163 miles

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

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

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 115,144 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,266 miles

both front brake discs rusty on inside edge

Fail 9 Sep 2011 96,226 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs rusty on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,995 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,133 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 68,537 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,927 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,863 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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WN53 LHT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 WN53 LHT, 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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WN53 LHT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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