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AX53 FLF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,760 mi
Last recorded192,760 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 192,760 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 176,778 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 176,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 157,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 142,998 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 137,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 130,145 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 124,447 miles

hand brake feels rough

Pass 23 Dec 2008 117,663 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 111,592 miles

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

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

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

sump plug or sump damged

Fail 20 Dec 2007 111,592 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

sump plug or sump damged

Pass 18 Dec 2006 106,904 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 FLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

AX53 FLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is AX53 FLF safe to buy?

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