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FH53 BLV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

196,435 mi
Last recorded196,435 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 BLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 196,435 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 30 Jun 2014 175,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 158,883 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 144,299 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 144,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 128,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 110,033 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 92,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level low

Pass 29 May 2008 73,693 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,535 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 BLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FH53 BLV, 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 BLV registered?

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

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