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FY03 WHV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,561 mi
Last recorded136,561 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 WHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 136,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bump stops worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 133,516 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 128,825 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 128,825 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 123,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 118,509 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,613 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,201 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,980 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,227 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,112 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 82,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,575 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,446 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,996 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 48,996 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 37,054 miles

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 WHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WHV, 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 FY03 WHV registered?

FY03 WHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is FY03 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 WHV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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