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FV53 USX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,635 mi
Last recorded124,635 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 USX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 124,635 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 117,434 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 108,452 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,682 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,901 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,059 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 174,486 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 167,026 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 167,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 148,007 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 148,007 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 128,786 miles

centre support detatched from exhaust

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2011 128,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre support detatched from exhaust

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2010 114,266 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 114,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 96,078 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S/F Door Damaged

Rear Wiper Blade WOrn Out

Fail 21 Oct 2009 96,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S/F Door Damaged

Rear Wiper Blade WOrn Out

Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,917 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 78,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear shock absorber bump stops very poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,899 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/R Shock Absorber Protection Boot Split

Pass 8 Dec 2006 47,654 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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FV53 USX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV53 USX, 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 FV53 USX registered?

FV53 USX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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