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FX53 FKM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,796 mi
Last recorded54,796 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,796 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges / exhaust cat heatsheild lose / exhaust middle brackets broken but exhaust still sercure

rear pads look very low

Fail 4 Sep 2013 46,173 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust middle bracket broken, but system still fully supported

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,173 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust middle bracket broken, but system still fully supported

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,730 miles

Both rear and o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured

Spare tyre defective

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 39,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear and o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,215 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,215 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,046 miles

o/s/f tyre badly scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,857 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,287 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,009 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 FKM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKM, 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 FKM registered?

FX53 FKM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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