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WR53 LFK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,238 mi
Last recorded113,238 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 LFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 113,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 113,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,379 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 101,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM LIMIT on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,274 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 65,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,648 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 63,315 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,446 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,050 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,487 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,033 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,559 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,257 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2007 19,475 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 12,272 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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WR53 LFK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR53 LFK, 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 WR53 LFK registered?

WR53 LFK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is WR53 LFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 LFK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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