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EU53 FDN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,926 mi
Last recorded112,926 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,926 miles

both rear tyres wearing 3 m/m tread

Fail 24 Mar 2017 112,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,894 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 100,556 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,540 miles

Exhaust deteriorting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,315 miles

N/s/r tyre uneven wear

O/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,188 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,201 miles

N/s/f tyres worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,287 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,606 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 34,118 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 34,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

screw in tread of n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FDN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

EU53 FDN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is EU53 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 FDN 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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