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SA03 ZHD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ZHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009
Fail 23 Feb 2009

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 139,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,622 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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SA03 ZHD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA03 ZHD, 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 SA03 ZHD registered?

SA03 ZHD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is SA03 ZHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 ZHD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA03 ZHD have outstanding finance?

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