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FV53 UTE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,161 mi
Last recorded91,161 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 UTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 91,161 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,173 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,428 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,748 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,820 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,417 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,206 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 29,025 miles

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

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 UTE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV53 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

FV53 UTE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is FV53 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 UTE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV53 UTE have outstanding finance?

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