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FX53 DAO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,999 mi
Last recorded125,999 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 DAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 125,999 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 115,976 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 105,774 miles

1 bulb in high level stop lamp not working

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

both rear axle bushes cracking

both rear shocker bump stops split

coolant level slightly low as presented -topped up -please monitor

exhaust back box rear mount braket corroded

oil leak on engine

oil level low at time of test now topped up

rear wiper blade split and wrong type

Fail 29 Aug 2013 105,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

1 bulb in high level stop lamp not working

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

both rear axle bushes cracking

both rear shocker bump stops split

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

exhaust back box rear mount braket corroded

heat sheild on exhaust cat loose

oil leak on engine

oil level low at time of test now topped up

rear wiper blade split and wrong type

Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,926 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake disc scored

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc scored

rear number plate has water damage

tyre size: 205/50R17 93W

Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,923 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate has water damage

tyre size: 205/50R17 93W

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,523 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside windscreen wiper worn

tyre size: 205/50R17W

Fail 23 Aug 2011 82,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside windscreen wiper worn

tyre size: 205/50R17W

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

boot has excess amounts of personal effects -not allowing full inspection

n/S headlight height adjuster not working

nail in central area of O/S/R tyre tread

rear brake discs in poor condition -corroded/pitted

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

vehicle fitted with child seat in N/S/R -not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 5 Sep 2009 60,542 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,499 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,873 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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FX53 DAO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FX53 DAO, 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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FX53 DAO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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