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FJ53 HMC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,900 mi
Last recorded226,900 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HMC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 226,900 miles

Centre exhaust mounting disconnected, but still supporting system.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and nearing end of usefulness. (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking from small end. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 226,874 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mounting disconnected, but still supporting system.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and nearing end of usefulness. (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking from small end. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high FIXED DURING TEST (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working ILLUMINATED DURING TEST (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 215,090 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 214,816 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 201,050 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 186,909 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 186,909 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 172,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 159,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 148,987 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 136,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 136,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 116,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,134 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,417 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 57,566 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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FJ53 HMC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ53 HMC, 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 FJ53 HMC registered?

FJ53 HMC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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