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FJ03 FZV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,902 mi
Last recorded216,902 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 216,902 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack o/s (2.3.3b)

Oil leak on engine ()

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

both front outer body sills corroded

both rear bump stops broken

catalyst heatshield loose

front brake discs corroded and pitted and front inner pads appear low

front coil springs corroded

power steering pipes corroded

several bulbs not working on high level brake light

Pass 10 Apr 2017 199,168 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Engine management light on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Water in lens (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Some bulbs in centre stop light not working

Fail 7 Apr 2017 199,167 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Engine management light on

Front and rear brake discs worn and grooved

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake grabbing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Water in lens (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Some bulbs in centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2016 186,512 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust catalyst heat shield loose

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Some bulbs in centre brake light not working

Fail 19 Apr 2016 186,512 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust catalyst heat shield loose

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Some bulbs in centre brake light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2015 171,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 171,294 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 154,280 miles

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

power steering pipe corroded

some high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Fail 14 Apr 2014 154,280 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

power steering pipe corroded

some high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Pass 29 Apr 2013 139,075 miles

Catalyst heat shield loose

Exhaust backbox hanger mounting corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear bump stops in poor condition

Some bulbs not working in centre brake light

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 139,075 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Catalyst heat shield loose

Exhaust backbox hanger mounting corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear bump stops in poor condition

Some bulbs not working in centre brake light

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 123,020 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

n/s handbrake cable starting to colapse

Fail 23 Apr 2012 123,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L on

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s handbrake cable starting to colapse

Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,249 miles

both rear tyre blocking on inner edge

only 50% of lights working on centre stop light

Fail 26 Apr 2011 106,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

anti-roll bar knocking

both rear tyre blocking on inner edge

engine warning light on

only 50% of lights working on centre stop light

Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,249 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light on(o2 sensor)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light is on

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,831 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 59,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre bracket broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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FJ03 FZV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FJ03 FZV, 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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FJ03 FZV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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