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WX53 LWJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,062 mi
Last recorded145,062 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 145,062 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 138,933 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 136,077 miles

Central Exhaust blow

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 136,042 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust blow

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 133,992 miles

Front discs slight cracking

Nearside Rear shocker cover adrift

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 11 Jun 2021 133,963 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front discs slight cracking

Nearside Rear shocker cover adrift

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2020 132,838 miles

Aftermarket brakes fitted

Nearside Front Shock incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Inner door dont open

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear door cards missing

Fail 3 Jun 2020 132,837 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Aftermarket brakes fitted

Electrical wiring insecure Oxygen sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner door dont open

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear door cards missing

Pass 12 Apr 2019 128,899 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2018 117,463 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

slight blue tint on front number plate

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer cover adrift on offside rear shock absorber

slight blue tint on front number plate

Fail 21 Apr 2017 110,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer cover adrift on offside rear shock absorber

slight blue tint on front number plate

Pass 9 May 2016 104,071 miles

undertray loose

Fail 9 May 2016 104,071 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

undertray loose

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 95,152 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,023 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,531 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,296 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,915 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,416 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,320 miles

all four tyres getting low.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,582 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 LWJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

WX53 LWJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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