MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Handbrake has alot of travel, indicating adjustment may be required
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General corrosion to front and rear suspension
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General corrosion to front and rear suspension
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
clamp for rear silencer to front pipe in poor condition.
front & rear numder plates starting to delaminate/ discolour
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PX03 FMU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 PX03 FMU, 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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PX03 FMU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2003.
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