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AF53 FDK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,229 mi
Last recorded43,229 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 FDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,229 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,106 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise heard when applying foot brake sounds like air leak no leak found. and not affecting servo operation at time of test.

o/s/r, n/s/r and n/s/f tyre side walls starting to crack.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,514 miles

Rear Number Plate Showing Slight Signs Of Deterioration.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 25,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,317 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 21,140 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,140 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 10,882 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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AF53 FDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AF53 FDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 FDK registered?

AF53 FDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is AF53 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 FDK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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