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FH53 BKL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,357 mi
Last recorded129,357 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 BKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 129,357 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 129,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 127,199 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,131 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 116,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,286 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 98,906 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 98,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,880 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 92,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 83,311 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 75,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,075 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,887 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 48,459 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,459 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,431 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,917 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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FH53 BKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH53 BKL, 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 FH53 BKL registered?

FH53 BKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FH53 BKL safe to buy?

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