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WX03 FXZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,199 mi
Last recorded179,199 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 179,199 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 171,516 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 171,309 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 160,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 160,836 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 150,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

both front anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriorated

center exhaust bracket broken but system secure

vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application

Pass 4 Dec 2014 141,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriated

center exhaust bracket broken but system secure

coolant level low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s wiper split but clearing screen

vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application

Fail 4 Dec 2014 141,806 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriated

center exhaust bracket broken but system secure

coolant level low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s wiper split but clearing screen

vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application

Pass 26 Nov 2013 134,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

coolant level low

n/s outer cv boot clip deteriated

Fail 26 Nov 2013 134,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

coolant level low

n/s outer cv boot clip deteriated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 127,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

air bag light on dash

Fail 12 Nov 2012 127,570 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 18 Nov 2011 122,494 miles

service brake and hand brake has only just met requirements

Fail 17 Nov 2011 122,494 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 113,520 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 113,520 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 94,558 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 57,884 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,257 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 FXZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

WX03 FXZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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