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FG53 EBA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

212,091 mi
Last recorded212,091 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 EBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 212,091 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 212,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 197,031 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 197,031 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 176,049 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 153,539 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 134,916 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 113,448 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 95,708 miles

coolant level low

rear fog light shows slight white light to rear of vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2008 95,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

rear fog light shows slight white light to rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2007 73,114 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 73,114 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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,125 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FG53 EBA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FG53 EBA, 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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FG53 EBA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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