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CX03 DFZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,172 mi
Last recorded104,172 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 DFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 104,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 102,769 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 101,587 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2024 101,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers smeary

Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,753 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,703 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 78,703 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 73,982 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,953 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,399 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 67,399 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,123 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,726 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 56,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,667 miles

engine under shield missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,532 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 45,532 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,661 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,636 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 34,597 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,997 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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CX03 DFZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CX03 DFZ, 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 CX03 DFZ registered?

CX03 DFZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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