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FH53 CDK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,841 mi
Last recorded176,841 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 176,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Both front and nearside rear tyres overinflated at 50psi

Both front bumper corners loose

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush splitting and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel arch liner broken and loose

Noise from engine belt circuit

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush splitting and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing only 10psi and starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tailgate struts worn and wont hold bootlid up

Pass 8 Sep 2020 172,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 170,351 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 170,341 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 154,567 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 154,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 137,369 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 123,270 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 123,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 110,995 miles

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 30 Sep 2015 110,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Aug 2014 96,082 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 96,081 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,192 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs showing corrosion.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 75,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs showing corrosion.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhuast slightly corroded in places, near the catalytic converter and around the rear silencer hanger.

offside front wiper blade starting to split.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhuast slightly corroded in places, near the catalytic converter and around the rear silencer hanger.

offside front wiper blade starting to split.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear shock absorbers seem a little weak.

rear silencer rear mount slightly corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 63,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear shock absorbers seem a little weak.

rear silencer rear mount slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,101 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,739 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 36,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r light damaged (cracked)

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 CDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CDK, 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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FH53 CDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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