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WV53 FCN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,651 mi
Last recorded136,651 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 136,651 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 123,474 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear brake imbalance 15-20%

Fail 23 Oct 2015 123,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center exh mount bracket broken (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate deteriorated rear reg plate (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 70% (n/s/r lazy) (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s/r park brake little effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

bad engine oil leak blowing back over components

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2014 117,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,654 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)

partial rear seat belt check carried out due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 94,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 86,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f abs wire damage

slight play anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2008 86,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f abs wire damage

slight play anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,293 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 78,293 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,388 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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WV53 FCN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV53 FCN, 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 WV53 FCN registered?

WV53 FCN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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