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EU53 FRK

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

287,276 mi
Last recorded287,276 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FRK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 287,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 272,186 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 257,823 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 253,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 248,814 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 243,740 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 243,740 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 238,495 miles

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

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

front brake discs getting quite worn

Pass 6 Sep 2007 202,945 miles

Advise Spare right on 1.6mm limit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 153,505 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 104,220 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 FRK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK registered?

EU53 FRK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is EU53 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 FRK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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