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WX03 FSV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,564 mi
Last recorded162,564 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 162,564 miles

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

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

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

engine covers /undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

requires tracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST VOID OF TREAD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 162,564 miles

front brakes release unevenly 34% (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine covers /undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

requires tracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST VOID OF TREAD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 149,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear most and muddy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion and damge to sills

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2015 148,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear most and muddy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion and damge to sills

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2014 136,208 miles

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

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

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

damage to both front outer sills

slight freeplay in steering column

Fail 21 Aug 2014 136,208 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to both front outer sills

slight freeplay in steering column

Pass 7 Aug 2013 131,421 miles

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

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

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

damage to both front sills

deep cuts to rear tyres

front inner brake pads appear low

rear brake application high

slight play in steering wheel/column

Fail 7 Aug 2013 131,421 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake pads appear low

rear brake application high

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

damage to both front sills

deep cuts to rear tyres

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

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

slight play in steering wheel/column

Pass 13 Aug 2012 125,011 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 116,799 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 116,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 110,110 miles

Nearside rear bumpstop starting to deteriorate

Offside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2010 110,110 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear bumpstop starting to deteriorate

Offside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2009 101,639 miles

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

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit and both have slight stonecut damage (will need replacing soon)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 94,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 94,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 May 2007 79,163 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

off side rear top dust cover split need atte tion

Pass 27 Jun 2006 61,818 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 15 May 2006 59,828 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 FSV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?

WX03 FSV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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