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SF03 DGY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,099 mi
Last recorded141,099 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 141,099 miles

Off side front tyre low on inside edge.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 141,091 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Off side front tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 139,492 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 134,479 miles

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

engine management light staying on

o/s rear door dose not open

o/s side mirror damaged

Pass 6 May 2009 117,746 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 117,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

off side inner cv boot is leaking grease

Pass 26 Apr 2008 102,778 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 86,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,292 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 May 2006 70,071 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 DGY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DGY, 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 DGY registered?

SF03 DGY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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