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EU53 FOC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

229,210 mi
Last recorded229,210 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FOC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 229,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 210,594 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 206,456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 191,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 169,913 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 155,740 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 155,733 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 138,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 127,926 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,811 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 106,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs in poor condition

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2009 90,873 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2008 72,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,525 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,681 miles

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 FOC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FOC, 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 FOC registered?

EU53 FOC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is EU53 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 FOC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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