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CA03 SZX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,118 mi
Last recorded141,118 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 SZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 141,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 141,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 130,816 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 121,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,805 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 104,489 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 95,973 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 93,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,479 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 83,399 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 83,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 74,556 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 74,529 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,758 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,911 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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CA03 SZX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CA03 SZX, 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 CA03 SZX registered?

CA03 SZX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is CA03 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 SZX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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