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FP03 ZWC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,513 mi
Last recorded175,513 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ZWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 175,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2024 162,761 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 162,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer casing coming adrift , slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 161,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 154,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 154,149 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 147,495 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 147,491 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2019 135,938 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2019 135,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2018 124,374 miles

Nearside small chip on windscreen

Rear brake discs corroding

engine undertray bolt missing offside

Fail 27 May 2018 124,374 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside small chip on windscreen

Rear brake discs corroding

engine undertray bolt missing offside

Pass 30 May 2017 116,185 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 116,185 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 108,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 100,902 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 100,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre small cut in tread

Pass 30 May 2013 85,746 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,871 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 77,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,621 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 68,621 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 60,036 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 60,036 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 52,559 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,755 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 44,755 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,940 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,640 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 ZWC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FP03 ZWC, 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 ZWC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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