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2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,413 mi
Last recorded83,413 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 83,413 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre stop light not working

Fail 27 Sep 2012 75,724 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre stop light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,927 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 69,927 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 63,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,618 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,794 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 51,198 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,649 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,376 miles

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

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

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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FY03 VPN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 FY03 VPN, 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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FY03 VPN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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