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WX03 FVU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

242,161 mi
Last recorded242,161 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 242,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear 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 26 May 2016 224,209 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 211,951 miles

o/s and n/s wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 May 2014 197,747 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wishbones-rear bushes worn and split n/s and o/s

Pass 30 May 2013 187,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 173,192 miles

Middle exhaust mount broke away

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 161,964 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 146,260 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken

o/s/f top suspension mounting has slight play

Pass 26 May 2009 131,015 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 131,015 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 115,719 miles

front brake discs worn and front brake pads low

Pass 14 May 2007 91,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 68,752 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 FVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WX03 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

WX03 FVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is WX03 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX03 FVU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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