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AX53 FKW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,710 mi
Last recorded106,710 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,710 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 106,710 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 93,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,660 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 91,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at rear of cat (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front undertray loose offside

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,796 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,097 miles

clutch pipe weeping at master cylinder

front wiper blades not clearing corectly

oil leak from sump

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak from vacuum pipe from vacuum pump

Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,537 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,741 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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AX53 FKW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX53 FKW, 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 AX53 FKW registered?

AX53 FKW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is AX53 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 FKW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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