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WA53 FCJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,459 mi
Last recorded106,459 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 106,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 85,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level on minimum.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level on minimum.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,583 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,566 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 73,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,066 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,437 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,871 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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WA53 FCJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WA53 FCJ, 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 WA53 FCJ registered?

WA53 FCJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is WA53 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 FCJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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