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WR53 FKJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,019 mi
Last recorded121,019 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 FKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 121,019 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 121,016 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,104 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,503 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 87,950 miles

nearside front steering arm slight play.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 87,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

nearside front steering arm slight play.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 78,306 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 69,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,531 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,040 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,120 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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WR53 FKJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR53 FKJ, 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 WR53 FKJ registered?

WR53 FKJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is WR53 FKJ safe to buy?

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