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FB53 FKK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

207,229 mi
Last recorded207,229 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 207,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 207,227 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 204,597 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 186,131 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 186,131 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 175,611 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 169,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 165,202 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 160,443 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 156,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 145,215 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 120,556 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,342 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 FKK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FB53 FKK, 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 FB53 FKK registered?

FB53 FKK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is FB53 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 FKK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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