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FX03 DWF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,550 mi
Last recorded141,550 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 DWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 141,550 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm joint has play

Fail 12 Mar 2020 141,522 miles

Exhaust system insecure hole centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front steering arm joint has play

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 132,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system has been modofied to exit at side

Fail 7 Mar 2019 132,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system has been modofied to exit at side

Pass 8 Mar 2018 123,460 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,844 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubed inside edge

Offside Rear tyre light cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,355 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,622 miles

both front tyres will soon need replacing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,755 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,696 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,306 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,495 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,314 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,962 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,669 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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FX03 DWF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWF, 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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What year was FX03 DWF registered?

FX03 DWF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FX03 DWF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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