2003 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Petrol · EU53 FSF
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 91,349 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU53 FSF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2023
- 91,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU53 FSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (EU53 FSF) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
EU53 FSF Mileage History
- 05/11/202173,513 mi
- 05/11/202173,539 mi+26 mi
- 02/12/202282,945 mi+9,406 mi
- 17/11/202391,349 mi+8,404 mi
Average of roughly 8,779 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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