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MW53 FNA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,742 mi
Last recorded196,742 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 FNA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 196,742 miles

abs lamp cleared before test

rear silencer loose

Pass 18 May 2017 185,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 170,331 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated CATCH (8.4.2)

ENG\COVERS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH EDGED POOR (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT NOISE (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 May 2016 169,862 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated CATCH (8.4.2)

ENG\COVERS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH EDGED POOR (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT NOISE (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2015 157,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 May 2015 156,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 May 2014 142,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 14 May 2013 128,343 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nsr brake has slight bind

rear wiper split

Fail 14 May 2013 128,343 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nsr brake has slight bind

rear wiper split

Pass 2 May 2012 112,510 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 112,417 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 97,450 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and running off on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2011 97,440 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and running off on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2010 81,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 13 May 2009 65,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 48,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 32,054 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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MW53 FNA 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 70.6%.

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 MW53 FNA, 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 MW53 FNA registered?

MW53 FNA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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