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CU03 FVP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,688 mi
Last recorded131,688 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 FVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 118,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 5 Aug 2013 118,716 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

offside wiper blade split at end

Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,580 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken but adaquately supported

Fail 12 Jul 2012 103,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken but adaquately supported

Pass 30 Jul 2011 89,256 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,926 miles

lower engine cover obscuring view behind

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,482 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 37,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,932 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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CU03 FVP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CU03 FVP, 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 CU03 FVP registered?

CU03 FVP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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