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OU03 FVH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

185,430 mi
Last recorded185,430 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 185,430 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 185,430 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 180,698 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front and nearside front inner cv gator (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 180,698 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front and nearside front inner cv gator (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 175,379 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 176,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated seat belt clasp (5.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 172,710 miles

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

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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Mar 2015 172,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 162,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 162,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 151,518 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 151,303 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 139,194 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 139,185 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 126,722 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 126,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 115,080 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 115,080 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 101,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 101,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 65,495 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,451 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 49,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 FVH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 OU03 FVH, 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 FVH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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