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WR53 LHX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

222,621 mi
Last recorded222,621 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 LHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 222,621 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 192,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 177,440 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 159,113 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 159,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 148,207 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 135,908 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 123,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 123,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 111,060 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 96,207 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 62,107 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 LHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

WR53 LHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is WR53 LHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 LHX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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