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FM52 FFS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,391 mi
Last recorded200,391 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 200,391 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 200,329 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 179,993 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 179,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 158,255 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 158,255 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 147,542 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 139,537 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 117,268 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 89,888 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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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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FM52 FFS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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