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FX53 FLJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,242 mi
Last recorded77,242 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 77,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear corrosion

under trays on

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,512 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 74,490 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached linkbar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,772 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,857 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,793 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,478 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,977 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 48,298 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,298 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,942 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,332 miles

oil leak,oil on engine under tray

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,831 miles

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,667 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 26,667 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,808 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 FLJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

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

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