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EU53 FCX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,427 mi
Last recorded133,427 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 133,427 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 124,988 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 119,325 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,948 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 98,483 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,483 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,187 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 83,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,319 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 65,244 miles

n/s sill is damaged

rear brakes grab slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,716 miles

both front tyres are worn to the legal limit

sill is damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,954 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s sill is damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,431 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 34,431 miles

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

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

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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EU53 FCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 EU53 FCX, 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 EU53 FCX registered?

EU53 FCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EU53 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 FCX 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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