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SF53 FDC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,889 mi
Last recorded160,889 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 FDC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 160,889 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2018 160,882 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2018 160,135 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Fail 14 Feb 2018 160,132 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 155,361 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 155,361 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 137,512 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 129,374 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 120,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 113,406 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 113,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 103,650 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 103,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 92,126 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 92,126 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,387 miles

Chip in windscreen

Engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Aug 2007 69,043 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 55,184 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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SF53 FDC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SF53 FDC, 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 SF53 FDC registered?

SF53 FDC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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