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FM03 VZJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

217,654 mi
Last recorded217,654 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 217,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 201,034 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 190,187 miles

nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 170,975 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 170,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 145,211 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 134,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,740 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 91,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,758 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,492 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,078 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,793 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,138 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,402 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 VZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

FM03 VZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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