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FD53 ANV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

206,048 mi
Last recorded206,048 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ANV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 206,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 197,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 189,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 182,091 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2018 172,308 miles

Under tray fitted.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 172,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 162,730 miles

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

Under tray fitted.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 162,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 155,578 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 155,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 143,014 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 129,807 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Oct 2013 117,749 miles

both rear tyres slight miss shape inner treads 205/55/16

Pass 13 Nov 2012 109,346 miles

catalyst / front pipe cracking

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,233 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,811 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 87,811 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,098 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,897 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,402 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,555 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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FD53 ANV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD53 ANV, 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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FD53 ANV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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