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FN53 GXL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,235 mi
Last recorded152,235 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 152,235 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 151,712 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 142,729 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 142,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 132,370 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 132,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 118,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,844 miles

Front under trays insecure.

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 104,842 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Front under trays insecure.

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,219 miles

Both rear tyres worn to edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 91,217 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn to edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ''d'' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,999 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,999 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,232 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 58,232 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,463 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,956 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust centre hanger broken

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,337 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust centre section bracket seperated but still secure

Pass 5 Nov 2009 48,498 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,468 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,573 miles

Welds fractured on centre exhaust mounting.NEW REAR BRAKE PADS NEEDED URGENTLY!!!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,377 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 GXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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