MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight evidence under protective layers (3.6.B.2c)
Both front discs corrodded
Both rear bump stops worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside outer sill bade let dented
Oil leak
Osf seat back rest cushion worn
Rear wiper blade worn
Various body work damage
Yellow oil light on
nsf outer indicator lenses missing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust clamp as marked with yellow chalk (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working Nsf (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front discs corrodded
Both rear bump stops worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside outer sill bade let dented
Oil leak
Osf seat back rest cushion worn
Rear wiper blade worn
Various body work damage
Yellow oil light on
nsf outer indicator lenses missing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joining pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working Plus eye level (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Indicator lens missing
Nearside Sill damage
Offside Rear Body work damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front [d bushes] (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and near side rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush] (2.4.G.2)
near side front indicator lens missing,
near side front tyre worn on inside edge ,near side rear tyre worn on outside edge.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush [rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and offside (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scrathes (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front [d bushes] (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush] (2.4.G.2)
near side front indicator lens missing,
near side front tyre worn on inside edge ,near side rear tyre worn on outside edge.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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SF03 DJX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SF03 DJX, 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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SF03 DJX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2003.
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