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CX03 FZP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,515 mi
Last recorded220,515 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 FZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 220,515 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear park brake effort below expectation/both sides

Fail 22 Oct 2021 220,509 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear park brake effort below expectation/both sides

Pass 27 Oct 2020 217,657 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 217,657 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 211,430 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 211,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 145,832 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 145,656 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 137,170 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 133,951 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,041 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 116,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 109,425 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 101,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,139 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,689 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 53,018 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,893 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 FZP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 CX03 FZP, 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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CX03 FZP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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