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VX03 CXR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,268 mi
Last recorded152,268 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 CXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 152,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower engine mount worn and slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2012 151,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower engine mount worn and slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2011 146,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 141,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front indicator lens damage////

Pass 20 Feb 2009 127,312 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 127,262 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 118,167 miles

as per test number 714625448065

Fail 14 Feb 2008 118,166 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s front brake pad wear indicator wire broken ( warning lamp illuminated )

Pass 19 Sep 2006 114,662 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2006 114,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CXR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CXR, 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 CXR registered?

VX03 CXR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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