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FD53 JMV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,389 mi
Last recorded188,389 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 188,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 188,389 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 182,240 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers/under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 26 Nov 2015 178,977 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 175,469 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 170,833 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 166,280 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 160,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 154,746 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Nov 2010 154,746 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2009 142,693 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 128,814 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 125,760 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 125,760 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 118,464 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 118,464 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JMV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FD53 JMV, 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 FD53 JMV registered?

FD53 JMV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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