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SE03 HFS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

206,621 mi
Last recorded206,621 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 206,621 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 206,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 196,551 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 185,324 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 185,323 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 178,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 171,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 160,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 160,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 133,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 133,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 115,770 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 98,865 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 98,844 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,070 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 80,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 58,468 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 58,468 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

both front brake discs badly corroded

both rear brake discs badly corroded

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 HFS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SE03 HFS, 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 SE03 HFS registered?

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

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