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FN53 GYE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

196,356 mi
Last recorded196,356 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 196,356 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 196,355 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 196,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle slight corrosion

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2020 196,178 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides and casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 160,800 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle beam front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides and casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 187,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Door latch temperamental

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 187,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 177,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 177,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter badly twisted (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 153,718 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

Centre Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 153,717 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

Centre Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,136 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring components in engine bay

under covers fitted obscuring components front and rear of vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2015 118,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted obscuring components in engine bay

under covers fitted obscuring components front and rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights adjusted as req

rear exhaust box mtg badly rusted

Fail 8 Sep 2014 86,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights adjusted as req

offside front wiper blade split on ends

rear exhaust box mtg badly rusted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,401 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 77,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,680 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 70,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2011 63,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front disc's lipped

Front wipers smear slightly

Rear disc's slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2011 63,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front disc's lipped

Front wipers smear slightly

O/S/R brakes slightly binding due to flexi hose twisted

Rear disc's slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,811 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 43,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 34,181 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm tread depth& worn on inner tread

corrosion to both outer faces of both rear brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2006 24,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GYE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 GYE, 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 GYE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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