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EU03 FDZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,888 mi
Last recorded163,888 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 163,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 158,633 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 158,555 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 158,553 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 157,696 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 144,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 131,865 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,605 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,771 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 82,347 miles

o/s/r indicater lamp cover missing

Fail 17 Jan 2014 82,324 miles

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

o/s/r indicater lamp cover missing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,715 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 69,708 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise front discs badly worn

advise rear discs badly worn

advise rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,629 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,978 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,597 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 53,942 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,015 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,350 miles

front + rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2006 30,843 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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EU03 FDZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EU03 FDZ, 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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EU03 FDZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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