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FM03 VWF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,274 mi
Last recorded106,274 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 VWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 106,274 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 100,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,916 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,916 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 May 2014 76,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 76,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 61,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,240 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 24,376 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,553 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,956 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 16,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 16,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 13,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,743 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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FM03 VWF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM03 VWF, 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 VWF registered?

FM03 VWF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is FM03 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 VWF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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