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WX03 FZM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,674 mi
Last recorded80,674 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 80,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe advise new pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has some play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing outer edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has some play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front washer poor flow

Fail 14 Apr 2026 80,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has some play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing outer edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has some play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front washer poor flow

Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth inner and outer edges 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and worn on outer edge advise tracking check (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 57,276 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,274 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

rear beam rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,116 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear beam rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2018 57,114 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear beam rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,741 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear beam bushes worn

Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear beam bushes worn

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,222 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 56,222 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,828 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 55,826 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 55,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,257 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,943 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,798 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,838 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 FZM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

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

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