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FV03 CWY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,124 mi
Last recorded217,124 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 217,124 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 217,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 204,537 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 204,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2013 182,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 182,664 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 162,619 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 162,467 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 135,937 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 116,514 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 93,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,039 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,780 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2010 69,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,476 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 63,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,576 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 56,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,103 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 50,103 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,848 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 43,848 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre low on tread 225/45R1791Y

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 CWY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CWY, 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 CWY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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