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FX03 DXB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,718 mi
Last recorded110,718 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 DXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 110,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 110,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 108,325 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 95,396 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 85,138 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,925 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,445 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,555 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,564 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 38,563 miles

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

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)

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 DXB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DXB, 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 DXB registered?

FX03 DXB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is FX03 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 DXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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