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FL53 VLE

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

238,325 mi
Last recorded238,325 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 238,325 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 238,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 222,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 209,339 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside rear shock absorber covers broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2012 209,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside rear shock absorber covers broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 193,056 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 193,056 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 168,224 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 103,230 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 103,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear shockasorber top casing covers droped down n/s/r o/s/r

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 VLE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FL53 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

FL53 VLE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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