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SF03 DJX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,345 mi
Last recorded159,345 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 159,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight evidence under protective layers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2016 159,343 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 159,343 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 159,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 144,968 miles

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.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 144,114 miles

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.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 107,859 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 107,859 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,562 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 101,562 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 93,137 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 93,132 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,247 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 62,016 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 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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