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CX03 FTZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,247 mi
Last recorded112,247 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 FTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 112,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 112,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 111,075 miles

front diff oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition

rear spring seat rubbers in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2017 111,075 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front diff oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition

rear spring seat rubbers in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,711 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 94,401 miles

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

Front brake discs inside corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 90,111 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,364 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Jun 2014 85,364 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,601 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 77,601 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,452 miles

engine management light on dash

nearside rear tyre close to marker bars

Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearin outer edge slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 52,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,356 miles

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

engine management light on

suspect wheel alignment out of tolerance

Fail 5 Jun 2009 44,356 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine management light on

suspect wheel alignment out of tolerance

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,588 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm on edge - suspect wheel alignment out of tolerance

Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,303 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 22,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 22,053 miles

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

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

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

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 FTZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CX03 FTZ, 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 FTZ registered?

CX03 FTZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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