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CU03 FYZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,940 mi
Last recorded210,940 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 FYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 210,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray

Pass 2 Mar 2020 203,527 miles

engine cover and under tray

Pass 5 Mar 2019 195,301 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

stone chips 0nwindscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2018 187,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 178,228 miles

brake fluid level near minimum

nearside rear seat belt is slow to retract

Pass 10 Feb 2016 167,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 155,705 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 155,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 146,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 135,951 miles

front reg plate damaged

o/s/f brake pad appears to be wearing low

rear tyres, inner edges, uneven wear

various stonechips accross windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2012 126,566 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/R AND N/S/R SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

O/S/R INDICATOR SLIGHTLY WHITE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR INNER BUSHES

STONE CHIP IN CENTRE OF SCREEN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 126,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/R AND N/S/R SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

O/S/R INDICATOR SLIGHTLY WHITE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR INNER BUSHES

STONE CHIP IN CENTRE OF SCREEN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 111,809 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 111,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 97,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 97,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 80,975 miles

rear brake disc,s starting to rustand pit.

Pass 23 Feb 2008 64,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,556 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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CU03 FYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FYZ, 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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CU03 FYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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