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EU03 FGD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,983 mi
Last recorded173,983 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 173,983 miles

Segments out on high level brake lamp

Slight grease weep from near side constant velocity boot

Pass 18 Oct 2011 167,549 miles

Front suspension bushes worn

Parking brake travel on maximum

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 162,966 miles

Front suspension wishbone bushes worn

Slight fluid weep from off side front shock absorber

Pass 21 Oct 2009 157,259 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread close to the legal limit

both rear tyres slightly perished/cracking

centre rear brake light incomplete

Fail 21 Oct 2009 157,259 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread close to the legal limit

both rear tyres slightly perished/cracking

centre rear brake light incomplete

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 151,570 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 147,582 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 147,582 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 136,698 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 136,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 FGD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU03 FGD, 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 EU03 FGD registered?

EU03 FGD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is EU03 FGD safe to buy?

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