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EU53 FSP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

205,093 mi
Last recorded205,093 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 205,093 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

near side rear sill panel damaged

number plate lamps slightly dim

Fail 10 Aug 2015 205,093 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

near side rear sill panel damaged

number plate lamps slightly dim

Pass 17 Jul 2014 180,288 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brakes worn

front roll bar links worn

front suspension arm bushes perished

sill damage

slight knock in steering

Pass 24 Jul 2013 158,386 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

slight knock in steering

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 135,241 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 114,372 miles

rear discs scored

rear tyres 2mm outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,570 miles

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside tyres sidewall damage

Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre 3mm outer edge

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,623 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on both edges

o/s/f n/s/r tyres very perished side walls

Pass 17 Nov 2007 37,932 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,176 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 FSP 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 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 FSP, 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 FSP registered?

EU53 FSP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is EU53 FSP safe to buy?

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