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OU03 FSA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,520 mi
Last recorded175,520 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 175,520 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 170,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

underbody corossion floor and sills

Fail 10 Apr 2014 170,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

underbody corossion floor and sills

Pass 2 Apr 2013 160,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 150,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 138,398 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 138,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 125,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 110,132 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 110,132 miles

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

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 FSA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU03 FSA, 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 OU03 FSA registered?

OU03 FSA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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