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WX53 LVY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,404 mi
Last recorded165,404 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 LVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 165,404 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 160,727 miles

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

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

oil leak from turbo

Pass 3 Jun 2016 156,362 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 151,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 144,835 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 133,992 miles

Middle exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear axle bushes started to unbond

offside rear tyre tramping out on inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,346 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 131,346 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 128,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 118,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 105,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 96,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,887 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,155 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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WX53 LVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 WX53 LVY, 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 WX53 LVY registered?

WX53 LVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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