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WV53 FEJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,448 mi
Last recorded124,448 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2012 124,448 miles

N EARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRE BROKEN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR TYRES WIDER THAN FRONT

Pass 22 Mar 2012 124,448 miles

N EARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRE BROKEN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR TYRES WIDER THAN FRONT

Pass 10 Mar 2011 203,305 miles

2X LEDS IN HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOPERATIVE

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 10 Mar 2011 203,305 miles

2X LEDS IN HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 184,855 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 173,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 161,564 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 150,474 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 144,234 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 122,961 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 105,065 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 67,479 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)

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 FEJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV53 FEJ?

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What year was WV53 FEJ registered?

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

Is WV53 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 FEJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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