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EY03 FSV

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

255,984 mi
Last recorded255,984 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 FSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 255,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front suspension top mounts have play

front tyres slightly worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2012 255,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front suspension top mounts have play

front tyres slightly worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2011 241,044 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 228,495 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 228,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 212,054 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 212,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 203,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 200,384 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 200,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 183,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 183,587 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 154,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 149,952 miles

Rear axle beam bushes starting to perish

Pass 17 May 2007 120,512 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 92,636 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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EY03 FSV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EY03 FSV, 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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EY03 FSV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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