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FH53 OGU

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

266,221 mi
Last recorded266,221 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 OGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 266,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 259,642 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 252,525 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 252,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 246,305 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 246,305 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 240,689 miles

n/s/f tyre, on/s/f mirror,

Fail 6 Jan 2011 240,686 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

n/s/f tyre, on/s/f mirror,

Pass 11 Dec 2009 234,021 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 234,021 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 202,014 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 202,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 147,024 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 147,022 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 85,294 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 85,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 OGU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

FH53 OGU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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