MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise offside door mirror has light scoring present
advise windscreen has light scoring present
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres low on outer edge, whell alignment needed when new tyres fitted
gearbox oil leak
o/s f seat belt slow to re-tract
water & power steering hoses o/s bottom radiator not secure & rubbed together & very thin
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres low on outer edge, whell alignment needed when new tyres fitted
gearbox oil leak
o/s f seat belt slow to re-tract
water & power steering hoses o/s bottom radiator not secure & rubbed together & very thin
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM52 FFS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FM52 FFS, 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 FFS registered?
FM52 FFS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2003.
Is FM52 FFS safe to buy?
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