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FG03 CHX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,930 mi
Last recorded141,930 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 141,930 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lightly lipped (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 125,322 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 125,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 109,742 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 109,741 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,639 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,584 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 62,925 miles

centre exhaust support bracket adrift but has a support member below,so can not drop

exhaust rear silencer support bracket badly corroded and weak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,815 miles

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

both front brake discs braking surfaces badly rusted and corroded

both rear brake discs braking surfaces badly corroded

centre exhaust support bracket adrift but has a support member below,so can not drop

exhaust rear silencer support bracket badly corroded and weak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,677 miles

condition both front brake discs

condition of rear brake discs

n/s/f shocker damp

Fail 27 Mar 2010 54,677 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

condition both front brake discs

condition of rear brake discs

n/s/f shocker damp

Fail 11 Apr 2009 45,516 miles

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

number plate letter spacing

Pass 11 Apr 2009 45,516 miles

number plate letter spacing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,203 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 36,203 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 27,313 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,944 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 CHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG03 CHX, 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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FG03 CHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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