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FN53 CXY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,001 mi
Last recorded174,001 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 CXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 174,001 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 168,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear, offside and nearside, worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2017 144,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear, offside and nearside, worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2016 125,600 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 125,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 109,110 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 108,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,294 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken,system still fully supported

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,317 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,243 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,968 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,031 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,210 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FN53 CXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FN53 CXY, 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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FN53 CXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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