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EU53 FFA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,477 mi
Last recorded144,477 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 144,477 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 144,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s wing mirror glass missing

Fail 27 Aug 2008 143,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise aborted emsins due to engine noise

Advise n/side mirror glass missing

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear o/side & n/side antirollbar links apear to be siezed or tight. advise to get checked

Fail 29 Aug 2007 130,060 miles

Advise o/side rear tyre getting low. will need replace very soon.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise rear exhaust box clamp is rotten. advise to replace

Pass 29 Aug 2007 130,060 miles

Advise o/side rear tyre getting low. will need replace very soon.

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise rear exhaust box clamp is rotten. advise to replace

Pass 30 Aug 2006 88,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FFA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EU53 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

EU53 FFA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EU53 FFA safe to buy?

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