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FX53 AZJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,891 mi
Last recorded122,891 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 122,891 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,182 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 104,030 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 104,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,218 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 98,218 miles

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

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,259 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 93,259 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,936 miles

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 85,936 miles

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

wheel alignment requires checking when repairs carried out

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,018 miles

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

REAR DISCS VERY CORRODED, 0/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,482 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,482 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,280 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 67,280 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,325 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 51,296 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs warped causing brake judder

Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,018 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 38,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FX53 AZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 FX53 AZJ, 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 FX53 AZJ registered?

FX53 AZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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