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WN53 LJF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

225,777 mi
Last recorded225,777 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 LJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 225,777 miles

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2016 225,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 215,985 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front washer weak but clears screen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 215,985 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front washer weak but clears screen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 209,890 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 209,890 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 197,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 190,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

6 pin trailer socket fitted not tested equipment not aproved

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 181,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 181,313 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 161,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 161,880 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 142,168 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 142,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 128,152 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 121,871 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 87,300 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LJF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LJF, 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 LJF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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