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FN53 CZK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,182 mi
Last recorded178,182 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 178,182 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 168,802 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 155,372 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 145,142 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 144,796 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Aug 2012 134,713 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edge

nsr tyre about 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2012 134,713 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edge

nsr tyre about 3mm

Pass 2 Sep 2011 124,247 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

nsr tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge

osr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 112,982 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edges.

both wipers split slightly but clearing ok

osf tyre about 3-4mm

Pass 1 Sep 2009 101,362 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 90,899 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,307 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 79,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,428 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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FN53 CZK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CZK, 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 FN53 CZK registered?

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

Is FN53 CZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 CZK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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