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FD03 CVV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,739 mi
Last recorded178,739 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 178,739 miles

all four tyres are close to legal limit

Pass 27 Aug 2014 165,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 165,341 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 154,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

both rear shockabsorber covers split

cuts to both rear tyres

dampness to power steering pump

rear numberplate slightly loose

Fail 14 Aug 2013 154,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

both rear shockabsorber covers split

cuts to both rear tyres

dampness to power steering pump

rear numberplate slightly loose

Pass 2 Aug 2012 135,624 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 135,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 119,645 miles

N/S & O/S Rear bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2010 97,901 miles

o/s aim on lower limits

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,268 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,575 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,567 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,567 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 CVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CVV, 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 CVV registered?

FD03 CVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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