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OU03 FVM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,262 mi
Last recorded146,262 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 146,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill has crush damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 146,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with nearside rear indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill has crush damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 134,330 miles

both rear coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

Pass 15 Dec 2016 127,149 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and worn

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2015 116,546 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,790 miles

front discs coroded

rear discs coroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 105,790 miles

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

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

front discs coroded

rear discs coroded

Pass 27 Dec 2013 96,926 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 96,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 92,073 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 92,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 15 Mar 2012 86,266 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 86,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 81,813 miles

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

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

front brake discs deterioated

front nuber plate deterioated

o/s/f sill damaged

track rod end boots splitting

Pass 31 Dec 2009 73,947 miles

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 29 Dec 2009 73,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 20 Dec 2008 66,080 miles

slight discolouration to rear number plate

Pass 10 Aug 2007 54,520 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2006 39,409 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 FVM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FVM, 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 FVM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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