2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · LF53 VBX
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 234,288 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF53 VBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 234,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF53 VBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (LF53 VBX) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LF53 VBX Mileage History
- 30/08/2024228,986 mi
- 03/09/2024228,988 mi+2 mi
- 03/09/202462,994 mi-165,994 mi
- 26/08/2025234,287 mi+171,293 mi
- 26/08/2025234,288 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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