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FD03 CWM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,341 mi
Last recorded125,341 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 125,341 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 125,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 102,125 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 102,125 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 91,674 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,658 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Nov 2011 85,685 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2010 75,656 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn

o/s wing mirrow cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2010 75,656 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn

o/s wing mirrow cracked

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2009 69,994 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,994 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,398 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

crack in front number plate

crack in offside mirror glass

front discs lipped and rusty on inner edges

front wipers starting to smear

play in front anti roll bar mounts

rear brakes slightly binding

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 15 Oct 2008 55,398 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

crack in front number plate

crack in offside mirror glass

front discs lipped and rusty on inner edges

front wipers starting to smear

play in front anti roll bar mounts

rear brakes slightly binding

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,219 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 30,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Slight damage to offside door mirror

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 CWM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FD03 CWM, 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 CWM registered?

FD03 CWM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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