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FL53 FOA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

116,307 mi
Last recorded116,307 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 116,307 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 115,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 113,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 110,637 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 107,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 105,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 101,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,683 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,005 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,465 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,306 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,518 miles

both front brake corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 61,102 miles

Front discs pitted

Fail 13 Jul 2010 61,102 miles

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

Front discs pitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,817 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,870 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,552 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,067 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 FOA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

FL53 FOA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is FL53 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 FOA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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