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SF03 CXC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

218,282 mi
Last recorded218,282 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 CXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 218,282 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 218,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 206,851 miles

all shock absorbers worn and weak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 206,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

all shock absorbers worn and weak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 187,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 169,587 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 169,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 156,394 miles

Nearside 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)

front discs slight pitting inner surfaces

Pass 11 May 2009 134,604 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 125,695 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 125,695 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 107,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front bumper scratched

Pass 7 Mar 2007 107,720 miles

front bumper scratched

Pass 16 Mar 2006 82,132 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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SF03 CXC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SF03 CXC, 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 SF03 CXC registered?

SF03 CXC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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