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WR53 LJE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

201,767 mi
Last recorded201,767 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 201,767 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 201,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 188,572 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 188,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 173,200 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 173,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 156,767 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 156,767 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 144,058 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 144,058 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 131,760 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 131,760 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 119,816 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 119,816 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 108,754 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 108,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 96,159 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 96,148 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,467 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 LJE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WR53 LJE, 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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WR53 LJE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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