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FL53 VLJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,387 mi
Last recorded105,387 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 105,387 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 105,387 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 103,076 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid very cold day frozen? (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 97,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing/ cracking

Offside Front Tyre perished/ cracking

Offside Rear Lamp cluster damaged

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/ cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2017 97,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing/ cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre perished/ cracking

Offside Rear Lamp cluster damaged

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/ cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,545 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 95,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lense broke emitting white light (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,860 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 92,151 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,627 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 90,627 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner steering rack arm ball joint has slight play in it.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,253 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,218 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,742 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 82,742 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 79,308 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 79,192 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,211 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 72,566 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 VLJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

FL53 VLJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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