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WV53 FDA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,658 mi
Last recorded115,658 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2021 115,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively outer brake pad wearing low (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre 19years old[2002]

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 113,325 miles

Both front outer sills damaged

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged to outer rim

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 93,095 miles

Front both tyres show outer sidewall repairs [not recomended]

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear road wheel shows damage to the outer bead

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs show corrosion (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 May 2019 93,095 miles

Front both tyres show outer sidewall repairs [not recomended]

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear road wheel shows damage to the outer bead

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs show corrosion (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 80,140 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,105 miles

o/s/r tyre very slightly out of shape on inner edge

rear number plate slightly faded

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim outer lip

Pass 17 May 2016 71,714 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2014 62,528 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,516 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 54,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 54,268 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 50,365 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 46,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 46,437 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,677 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 37,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,575 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,368 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 FDA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FDA, 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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WV53 FDA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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