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EU03 FRX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,829 mi
Last recorded77,829 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 FRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,829 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,581 miles

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

front offside fog lamp not working

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,147 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 71,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 65,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,336 miles

engine oil leak under vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,804 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 60,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 56,735 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 56,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 56,462 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,905 miles

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Dec 2009 45,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,359 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 FRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

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

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