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FX03 DXD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,012 mi
Last recorded100,012 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 DXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,012 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 100,009 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported pipe/flex (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,536 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,777 miles

Brake warning light on

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 94,777 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 89,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 75,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,088 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,938 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,750 miles

Nearside Rear 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 DXD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXD, 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 DXD registered?

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

Is FX03 DXD safe to buy?

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