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FJ53 RVU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,682 mi
Last recorded138,682 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 RVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 138,682 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 135,059 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 135,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 130,416 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 130,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 124,911 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 124,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,863 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 101,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 101,647 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,337 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,786 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,045 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,683 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,052 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 48,052 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,589 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 39,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 RVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ53 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

FJ53 RVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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