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ST53 FCA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,256 mi
Last recorded134,256 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 FCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 134,256 miles

front number plate marked

slight dampness around offside front shocker

Pass 8 Oct 2012 126,370 miles

front number plate marked

nearside front brake disc pitted/corroded

slight dampness around offside front strut

Pass 26 Oct 2011 120,226 miles

slight cracks in both front suspension arm bushes

slight dampness around offside front strut

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,616 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 102,960 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 89,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 75,185 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear No plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,152 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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ST53 FCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ST53 FCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST53 FCA?

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What year was ST53 FCA registered?

ST53 FCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is ST53 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 FCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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