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FV03 CWW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

294,449 mi
Last recorded294,449 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 CWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 294,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 294,447 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 278,804 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 278,802 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 262,302 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 262,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 246,284 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 246,282 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 229,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 210,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 193,387 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 193,387 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside 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)

rear discs excessivley pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 175,112 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 153,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 143,727 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 143,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 119,734 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 119,734 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 91,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 69,197 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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FV03 CWW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FV03 CWW, 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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FV03 CWW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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