MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
322,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake flexys perished
Front to rear metal brake pipes and rears on axle corroded
O/s/r tyre wearing low tread
Oil leak
Slight play front anti roll bar D bushes
Tow bar electric socket missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front brake flexys perished
Front pads low
Front to rear metal brake pipes and rears on axle corroded
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
O/s/r tyre wearing low tread
Oil leak
Slight play front anti roll bar D bushes
Tow bar electric socket missing
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 UWT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 UWT, 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 FG53 UWT registered?
FG53 UWT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2003.
Is FG53 UWT safe to buy?
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