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FP03 ZWN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,509 mi
Last recorded152,509 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ZWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 152,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 152,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 145,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 145,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 138,300 miles

nearside lower arm bush worn

nearside track rod end boot split

play in front d bushes

Fail 9 Apr 2019 138,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside lower arm bush worn

nearside track rod end boot split

play in front d bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2018 131,720 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside direction indicator lamp not fully secure to fixing

Fail 19 Apr 2018 131,720 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside direction indicator lamp not fully secure to fixing

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,336 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 123,253 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 115,922 miles

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,779 miles

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,026 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle been standing for period

Fail 15 Apr 2014 102,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle been standing for period

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,946 miles

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 14 Feb 2012 94,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 86,261 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 86,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 61,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,001 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 49,001 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,035 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 ZWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZWN, 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 ZWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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