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FM52 FBE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,606 mi
Last recorded124,606 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 124,606 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 113,385 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 113,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted

nsf wiper blade is split

very slight wear on inner edge of osf tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2011 96,432 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nsr tyre worn badly on inner edge

osr tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,499 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 80,842 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 80,838 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,125 miles

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

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

rear brakes very slighty binding on

slight play to n/s part steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,293 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NOTE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS MUDDY HINDERING TEST

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

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

brake pipe leading to n/s/r hose appears damp but no obvious leaks

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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FM52 FBE 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 FM52 FBE, 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 FM52 FBE registered?

FM52 FBE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is FM52 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 FBE 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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