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FH53 EAC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,913 mi
Last recorded210,913 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 210,913 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 210,913 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 208,337 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 208,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 205,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 197,021 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 188,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 182,534 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 176,958 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 176,957 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 165,605 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 159,473 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 153,493 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 149,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 143,736 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 138,426 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 131,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 131,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 125,503 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 118,333 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 EAC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EAC, 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 EAC registered?

FH53 EAC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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