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VX03 CVZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,338 mi
Last recorded195,338 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 CVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2012 195,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2012 195,338 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2011 172,342 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 172,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 141,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 141,565 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 124,251 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 124,251 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 106,584 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2008 106,584 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2007 85,737 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 85,392 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

N/S w/wiper end perished.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 41,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,858 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,084 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 35,009 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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VX03 CVZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VX03 CVZ, 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 VX03 CVZ registered?

VX03 CVZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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