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WX03 FRC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,869 mi
Last recorded147,869 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FRC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 147,869 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 147,869 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 134,065 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 134,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,613 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 120,613 miles

Engine Management light on

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 107,930 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 93,830 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 93,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 78,462 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 61,993 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,993 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,454 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,509 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 39,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,964 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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WX03 FRC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WX03 FRC, 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 WX03 FRC registered?

WX03 FRC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WX03 FRC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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