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FB53 DZG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,115 mi
Last recorded106,115 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 106,115 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 106,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,182 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 101,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,770 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 89,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to n s front sill. stone chip on window screen. rear brake noisey. oil leaks. engine under trey fitted with cabel tiy. exhaust corroded. slight corrosion to front discs. both front tyres worn to 1.6mm in side edge. damage to alloys. nail in o

Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,313 miles

brakes noisy / slight smeer to wipers / stone chips in screen / n/s sill damaged / under tray insecure / front brake pads worn low

Fail 21 Dec 2009 81,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brakes noisy / slight smeer to wipers / stone chips in screen / n/s sill damaged / under tray insecure / front brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,979 miles

stonechip in windscreen front discs and pads and wearing damage to n/s sill

Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,493 miles

slight smear from wipers , engine under tray fitted , front brake discs corroded/pitted , surface cororsion to exhaust system , o/s/r tyre cracking slightly , n/s/r & n/s/f tyre cracking tread wearing on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,631 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 45,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 23,973 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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FB53 DZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FB53 DZG, 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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FB53 DZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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