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FL53 FNV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

346,000 mi
Last recorded346,000 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 346,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 339,534 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 339,484 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 303,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 303,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 261,649 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 257,794 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 253,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 232,138 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 218,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 196,072 miles

as before

Fail 19 Mar 2009 196,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 182,179 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 162,642 miles

glow plug light flashing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 142,474 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 114,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 87,853 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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FL53 FNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FL53 FNV, 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 FL53 FNV registered?

FL53 FNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is FL53 FNV safe to buy?

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