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SE03 HFF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,550 mi
Last recorded110,550 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 HFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 110,550 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 110,550 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,652 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

front under tray loose at rear but still secure

Fail 12 Apr 2019 103,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe where joining to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

front under tray loose at rear but still secure

Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,880 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,645 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 80,016 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 79,990 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,508 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,817 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise both rear tyres slightly flat spotted / out of shape.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,775 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,449 miles

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate ,advise replacement soon.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,396 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 37,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,906 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,807 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,445 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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SE03 HFF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SE03 HFF, 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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SE03 HFF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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