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EU53 FSZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,456 mi
Last recorded168,456 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 168,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 166,985 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 164,295 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 161,489 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 158,489 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 156,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all appear corroded under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system component repaired but not inappropriately nearside front link has been repaired with cable ties (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 156,195 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all appear corroded under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system component repaired but not inappropriately nearside front link has been repaired with cable ties (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 153,589 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 153,585 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 149,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 146,706 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 146,706 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 140,092 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 135,649 miles

FRONT REG PLATE CRACKED

N/S/F BRAKE DISC HAS A LARGE SCORE MARK ON OUTER FACE

Pass 19 Sep 2011 122,940 miles

BOTH front tyres showing feathering around outer edges.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 108,941 miles

Various marks & scratches in alloy wheels. Exhaust corroded. Damage to OSR sill. Engine oil level just above minimum mark

Fail 17 Sep 2010 108,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Various marks & scratches in alloy wheels. Exhaust corroded. Damage to OSR sill. Engine oil level just above minimum mark

Pass 5 Oct 2009 100,604 miles

fan belt noisy / knocking from front / front number plate cracked / curb damage to alloy wheels / front brake discs worn / front tyres on 2mm tread

front wishbone rear bushes split and weak / slight play in front antiroll bar d bushes / nail in n/s/r tyre not rep / rear brake discs scored and worn / o/s/r tyre worn edges / exhaust corroded / engine under tray insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2009 111,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

fan belt noisy / knocking from front / front number plate cracked / curb damage to alloy wheels / front brake discs worn / front tyres on 2mm tread

front wishbone rear bushes split and weak / slight play in front antiroll bar d bushes / nail in n/s/r tyre not rep / rear brake discs scored and worn / o/s/r tyre worn edges / exhaust corroded / engine under tray insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2008 88,225 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 88,225 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 75,177 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,547 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 FSZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSZ, 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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EU53 FSZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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