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EU53 FPN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

213,557 mi
Last recorded213,557 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 213,557 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 196,743 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked but not affecting view (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 175,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 167,109 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 149,059 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 129,392 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 96,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2012 69,531 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn 3mm.

rear brakes discs badly worn req's realaceing.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,436 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 55,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

exhaust emissions only just met

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,603 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,299 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,758 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 FPN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FPN, 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 FPN registered?

EU53 FPN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is EU53 FPN safe to buy?

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