MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chip in front screen noted
starter motor faulty
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of ET53 FVK?
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What year was ET53 FVK registered?
ET53 FVK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is ET53 FVK safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET53 FVK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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