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ET53 FVK

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

249,833 mi
Last recorded249,833 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 249,833 miles

chip in front screen noted

starter motor faulty

Fail 6 May 2014 249,691 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

chip in front screen noted

starter motor faulty

Pass 9 May 2013 237,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2012 223,622 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat restricting view of rear belt

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

rear shock absorbers soft in operation

Fail 9 May 2012 223,622 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat restricting view of rear belt

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

rear shock absorbers soft in operation

Pass 11 May 2011 208,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to nearside front wing / bumper

high level stop light bulbs incomplete - over 50% working

nearside front outer c.v.gaiter leaking slightly

rear shock absorbers covers loose

Fail 3 May 2011 208,030 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light bulbs incomplete - over 50% working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to nearside front wing / bumper

nearside front outer c.v.gaiter leaking slightly

rear shock absorbers covers loose

Pass 6 May 2010 183,431 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 182,739 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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ET53 FVK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET53 FVK, 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 ET53 FVK registered?

ET53 FVK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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