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FM03 UOB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,862 mi
Last recorded237,862 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 UOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 237,862 miles

Hi level brake light has leds not working /more than 50% working at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2011 237,167 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hi level brake light has leds not working /more than 50% working at time of test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 194,778 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 194,778 miles

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

n/s rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 164,374 miles

o/s front wheel bearing worn

Pass 7 Jul 2008 135,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,894 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 107,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brake slower in operation than n/side

Pass 20 Jun 2006 65,865 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 65,865 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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FM03 UOB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM03 UOB, 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 FM03 UOB registered?

FM03 UOB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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