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FN53 GVE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,845 mi
Last recorded142,845 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 142,845 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both arches (6.1.B.2)

both rea tyres perished

Fail 11 May 2018 142,845 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both arches (6.1.B.2)

both rea tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2017 138,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2017 138,669 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 132,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 132,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 123,767 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 29 Apr 2015 123,767 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2014 115,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracked/perished but no cords showing at the time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2014 115,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracked/perished but no cords showing at the time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2013 108,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 108,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 100,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,689 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,968 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,446 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 69,446 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,996 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 45,650 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 GVE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN53 GVE, 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 GVE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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