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MW53 FNF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

191,194 mi
Last recorded191,194 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 FNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 191,194 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 191,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 180,243 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 180,243 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 166,631 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 166,631 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 154,143 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 138,907 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 138,907 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 123,582 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 110,899 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 97,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 92,364 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 86,427 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,888 miles

both front and rear discs pitted and corroded on edges on both sides of discs

o/s/r tyre starting to split on treads please keep checked

Pass 10 Dec 2010 70,034 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,743 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,391 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,581 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,485 miles

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

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 FNF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MW53 FNF, 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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MW53 FNF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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