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FJ53 VFB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,926 mi
Last recorded97,926 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,926 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 97,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,931 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,902 miles

o.s.f sill is damaged under the vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,761 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,184 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,094 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 41,094 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,614 miles

mass air flow sensor under bonnet disconnected

Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,917 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 VFB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

FJ53 VFB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ53 VFB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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