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FG03 CFX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,640 mi
Last recorded205,640 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 CFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 205,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 193,174 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 May 2018 193,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f driveshaft show sign of being hit by antirol bar but clearance at test

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2017 182,870 miles

Nearside 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 13 May 2016 173,072 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber has a misting of oil

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

Fail 13 May 2016 173,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear shock absorber has a misting of oil

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 163,727 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 146,745 miles

cat pipe blowing at flexy

Fail 13 May 2014 146,745 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

cat pipe blowing at flexy

front brakes poor

Pass 16 May 2013 127,624 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 113,029 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,053 miles

n/s/f seat belt slow to return slack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,636 miles

n/s/f seat belt very slow to return slack

rear of cat starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,156 miles

rear disks in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,721 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 48,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,758 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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FG03 CFX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG03 CFX, 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 FG03 CFX registered?

FG03 CFX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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