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EU53 FSC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,743 mi
Last recorded193,743 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 193,743 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 170,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 154,342 miles

corrosion to rear discs

crack to o/s mirror

rear reg plate slight deterioration

Fail 15 Sep 2011 154,342 miles

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

corrosion to rear discs

crack to o/s mirror

rear reg plate slight deterioration

Pass 2 Sep 2010 138,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 121,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 121,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 104,715 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 85,511 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 85,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,307 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 FSC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

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

Is EU53 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 FSC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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