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YA53 LCF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

235,484 mi
Last recorded235,484 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 LCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 235,484 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 212,031 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 211,156 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 199,675 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 196,108 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 190,216 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

emissions plate defaced

Pass 6 Aug 2018 169,129 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 168,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 150,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 144,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 140,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 137,134 miles

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

rear tyres cracking due to age

Fail 20 Apr 2016 137,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 12 May 2015 132,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 132,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 127,135 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 121,715 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 121,715 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 117,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 112,298 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 106,072 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 106,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 101,289 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 101,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 95,017 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 88,755 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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YA53 LCF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YA53 LCF, 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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YA53 LCF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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