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FM03 YZZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,380 mi
Last recorded201,380 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 YZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 201,380 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brakes noisey

Fail 27 Jan 2011 201,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 17 Dec 2009 187,385 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 187,385 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 182,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damaged to rear bumper+ tape to o/s/r

panel cover removed from hatch

rear spare wheel inner panel accident damaged

serious damage to reinforcement bar o/s/r behind bumper

some high level brake lights out

Fail 23 Dec 2008 182,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damaged to rear bumper+ tape to o/s/r

panel cover removed from hatch

rear spare wheel inner panel accident damaged

serious damage to reinforcement bar o/s/r behind bumper

some high level brake lights out

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 YZZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

FM03 YZZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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