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OU03 FSG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,567 mi
Last recorded162,567 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 162,567 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 148,777 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 139,597 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 139,597 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 128,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 128,629 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 118,732 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 118,732 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,240 miles

N/S/R Brake disc heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,224 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,831 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,425 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,473 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 FSG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

OU03 FSG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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