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FD53 KYY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,869 mi
Last recorded77,869 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 77,869 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 75,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,676 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 68,528 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,688 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,269 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 62,269 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 60,549 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,755 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,641 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,578 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,254 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,192 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 44,188 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 44,080 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,377 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,199 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,013 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,589 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,695 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 KYY 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 95.2%.

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 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 KYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD53 KYY registered?

FD53 KYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is FD53 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 KYY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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