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FD03 CVB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

176,526 mi
Last recorded176,526 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 176,526 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 176,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 161,401 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 139,859 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 119,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 105,598 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,271 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 798,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,467 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,885 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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FD03 CVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FD03 CVB, 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 FD03 CVB registered?

FD03 CVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is FD03 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 CVB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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