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FY03 XSB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,873 mi
Last recorded139,873 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 XSB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 139,873 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 139,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 125,568 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 125,568 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 114,113 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 106,030 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,851 miles

ct heat shield adrift

Fail 7 Apr 2014 101,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ct heat shield adrift

washers low but clear screen

Pass 27 Apr 2013 95,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 69,031 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,589 miles

child seats fitted across rear belts not checked

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2009 61,589 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

child seats fitted across rear belts not checked

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front + rear brake pads look low

rear brake disks look worn

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,018 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

offside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,496 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 30,496 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XSB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSB, 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 XSB registered?

FY03 XSB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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