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SC03 USP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,106 mi
Last recorded78,106 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 USP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads and disc's

Fail 6 Sep 2010 78,106 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads and disc's

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,919 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,400 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 63,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,830 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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SC03 USP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SC03 USP, 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 SC03 USP registered?

SC03 USP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is SC03 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 USP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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