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FD53 JNK

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,895 mi
Last recorded200,895 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 JNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 200,895 miles

Engine Management Light remains on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 200,727 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine Management Light remains on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 194,997 miles

Engine Management Light permantley on

Front jacking points damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 174,493 miles

EML light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2010 174,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

EML light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 141,628 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 124,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 124,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 106,700 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 99,313 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 95,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 95,862 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 JNK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD53 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

FD53 JNK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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