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WF53 FTK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,124 mi
Last recorded82,124 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FTK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 82,124 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 82,124 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 80,916 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,147 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 80,147 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 79,148 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 79,148 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle heavily corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,141 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle and shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,201 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 77,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 74,123 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,585 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,412 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,213 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear axel corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,708 miles

rear axel corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,249 miles

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

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,183 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,229 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,669 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 45,458 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,458 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,771 miles

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

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

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

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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WF53 FTK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF53 FTK, 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 WF53 FTK registered?

WF53 FTK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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