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CU03 FZD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,333 mi
Last recorded151,333 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 FZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 151,333 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 148,437 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear)(attention recommended (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated attention recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 137,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 137,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 128,853 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 128,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 119,703 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 119,703 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 119,703 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 111,471 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 May 2015 102,959 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 93,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 84,163 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 73,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 73,600 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 63,154 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

parking brake application slightly uneven

Pass 24 May 2010 56,832 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,337 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 49,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,978 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 40,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,519 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 30,767 miles

centre exhaust mount weak

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 FZD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZD, 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 FZD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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