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OU03 FRX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,866 mi
Last recorded73,866 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2018 73,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emission test failed (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front lower arms (rear facing ) bushes worn +split/broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible reg plate deteriorated+faded (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (strong advice) nearside tyre worn to 1.6mm +tyre side wall perished+balding from the edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs rusted

fuel cap sealing rubber cracking

nearside front wiper incorrect size fitted

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,410 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre side wall heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 67,410 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre side wall heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 62,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor cracking side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor cracking side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor cracking side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor cracking side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,791 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,231 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,561 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

nearside front tyre cracking in outer sidewall.

nearside wiper split.

rear number plate seperating.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

center exhaust bracket broken, exhaust not insecure.

engine light on.

exhaust cat heat shield rattling.

nearside front tyre cracking in outer sidewall.

nearside wiper split.

rear number plate seperating.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,252 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 32,694 miles

offside inner cv joint insucure

Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,151 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Aug 2009 27,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,955 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing low (close to 2mm)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,118 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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OU03 FRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OU03 FRX, 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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OU03 FRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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