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FX03 APZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,933 mi
Last recorded185,933 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 APZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 185,933 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 180,963 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 174,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 174,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 165,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 156,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 143,094 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 137,410 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 137,194 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 128,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 115,478 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 115,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 99,593 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 99,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 84,597 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 63,460 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 63,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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FX03 APZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX03 APZ, 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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FX03 APZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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