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FP03 XJM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,850 mi
Last recorded178,850 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 178,850 miles

Central exhaust mounting deteriorating but exhaust still well supported

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 163,458 miles

Centre exhaust bracket detached

Fail 13 Jun 2018 163,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Centre exhaust bracket detached

Pass 31 May 2017 148,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust hanger detached

Fail 26 May 2017 148,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust hanger detached

Pass 2 Jun 2016 134,251 miles

centre exhaust bracket detached

n/s track rod end boot deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2016 134,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust bracket detached

n/s track rod end boot deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 124,141 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Mid exhaust hanger detached

Nearside rear has slight brake bind

Fail 5 Jun 2015 124,139 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Mid exhaust hanger detached

Nearside rear has slight brake bind

Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,168 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 110,168 miles

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

Centre exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 98,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 92,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,004 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,243 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,281 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,634 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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FP03 XJM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP03 XJM, 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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FP03 XJM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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