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FX03 EXU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

100,722 mi
Last recorded100,722 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 100,722 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 100,704 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 94,947 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 94,880 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 94,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 94,780 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 94,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2020 93,824 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,517 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,475 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 70,764 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 65,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,130 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 46,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 41,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,564 miles

front brake inbalance

Pass 16 May 2006 29,998 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 EXU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

FX03 EXU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is FX03 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 EXU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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