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WV53 FCP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,511 mi
Last recorded145,511 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 145,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 140,054 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 136,861 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 136,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 129,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 124,046 miles

Oil leak

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension bushes starting to perish

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 1 Mar 2012 115,628 miles

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 105,020 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 93,319 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 93,319 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,775 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 78,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 72,480 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 72,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 66,580 miles

no spare wheel in car

Fail 19 Sep 2006 66,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no spare wheel in car

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 FCP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WV53 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

WV53 FCP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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