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FY03 VPP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,180 mi
Last recorded153,180 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 153,180 miles

Offside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

general corrosion.

Pass 5 Aug 2025 153,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded.

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 25 Jul 2025 153,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 20 Jul 2024 152,907 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 147,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake only just met specification, suspect servo not fully operational.

Pass 29 Jul 2022 141,787 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 137,107 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 132,080 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 126,517 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 119,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 117,954 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,039 miles

Centre Exhaust support bracket damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 115,039 miles

Centre Exhaust support bracket damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 130,022 miles

Front under tray fitted

Rear brake discs faces deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2015 130,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases outlet of catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Front under tray fitted

Rear brake discs faces deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2014 112,231 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,539 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 108,869 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 106,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,817 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 102,903 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 95,806 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 79,731 miles

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

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 VPP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY03 VPP, 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 VPP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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