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FD53 UFM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,411 mi
Last recorded79,411 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 79,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to n/s rear flexi bubbling to plastic coating at flexi union joint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both devoid of tread to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 79,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to n/s rear flexi bubbling to plastic coating at flexi union joint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both devoid of tread to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,358 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 64,022 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,394 miles

Offside Rear Outer damage to tyre wall

child seat fitted

nail near side rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2015 58,351 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low off gauge (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted

Engine cover and under tray fitted

item removed from screen

Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,237 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,232 miles

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

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,279 miles

front bumper underside is damaged and slightly loose

front number plate damaged and cracked .

Fail 22 Nov 2011 43,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front bumper underside is damaged and slightly loose

front number plate damaged and cracked .

Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,841 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009
Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,855 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,212 miles

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

SLIGHT SCUFF N/S/F TYRE

Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,800 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 UFM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UFM, 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 UFM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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