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FJ53 SVY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,858 mi
Last recorded197,858 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 197,858 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 197,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 194,012 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 182,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 174,431 miles

Front oil leak

front both tyres low on edges

front suspension arm bushes have play

off side rear service brake effort is low compared to near side

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 156,182 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 2and3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 156,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 2and3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 144,445 miles

Front Back plates deterated

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion under protective coating

Fail 19 Apr 2016 144,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge badly worn (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front Back plates deterated

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion under protective coating

Pass 30 Oct 2015 128,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 127,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush [rear bush] (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush [rear bush] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 96,625 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 96,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,588 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 83,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,133 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 71,133 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,026 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine undertray is damaged

front wiper blades are slightly smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,183 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,699 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 44,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,089 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 37,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,358 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 SVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 FJ53 SVY, 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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FJ53 SVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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