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DF03 SVV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,998 mi
Last recorded129,998 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 SVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 129,998 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 126,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,201 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 118,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ns and os (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 116,019 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 113,899 miles

both sill lips have jacking damage

eml on

Pass 13 May 2019 108,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 105,120 miles

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Offside Front 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 4 May 2017 100,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 96,697 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 89,478 miles

eml on

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link slight play

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 19 May 2014 80,807 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,909 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,280 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,041 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,059 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,714 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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DF03 SVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DF03 SVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF03 SVV?

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What year was DF03 SVV registered?

DF03 SVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is DF03 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 SVV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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