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FD03 XRX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

220,548 mi
Last recorded220,548 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 220,548 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 220,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play will soon need attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 220,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play will soon need attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 213,073 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 209,940 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 205,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 198,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 190,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 182,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 22 Sep 2015 177,026 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear, nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 172,615 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 160,057 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 159,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 143,039 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 127,379 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wheel alignment requires checking

offside handbrake requires attention

Pass 31 Aug 2011 127,379 miles

front wheel alignment requires checking

offside handbrake requires attention

Pass 25 Aug 2010 113,146 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 113,146 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 97,186 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 97,186 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,871 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 84,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,598 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 68,598 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 48,895 miles

all 4 brake discs poor condition

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

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 XRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

FD03 XRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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