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CU03FZS
2003 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration CU03FZS
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 26 Oct 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
7 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 330,050 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 316,523 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 316,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 297,429 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back plates Both Sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 279,970 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
27 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 279,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification Unsafe modifications include: poor welded repairs (5.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification Unsafe modifications include: poor welded repairs (5.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 265,030 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2022 17 Jun 20261 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 264,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
3 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 243,172 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 243,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 226,349 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
12 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 225,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 206,064 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2019 17 Jun 202620 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 205,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 192,725 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
21 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 179,687 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017 17 Jun 202617 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 164,876 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
4 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 155,702 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
5 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 140,230 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2014 17 Jun 20266 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,787 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2013 17 Jun 202627 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,591 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012 17 Jun 202621 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,026 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
23 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,508 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2010 17 Jun 202619 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,737 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2009 17 Jun 202630 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,537 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2008 17 Jun 202631 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,174 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2007 17 Jun 202622 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 30,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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CU03FZS was registered on 2003-05-30
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