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FD03 CXT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,120 mi
Last recorded141,120 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 141,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 135,010 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 128,376 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 128,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 115,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,581 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 105,581 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,616 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 94,616 miles

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

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

very slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,627 miles

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

very slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 21 May 2010 78,594 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 78,594 miles

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

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

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,966 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,242 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,946 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 40,946 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 CXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

FD03 CXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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