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SF03 DKU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,602 mi
Last recorded171,602 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2011 171,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2011 171,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2010 164,997 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 8 Mar 2010 164,993 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 158,122 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 158,028 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2008 148,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber worn

not all LED brake lights work

scratches to windscreen

signs of grease around offside front CV boot but no hole found

Pass 15 Mar 2007 137,729 miles

same as original VT32 advise sheet issued

Fail 14 Mar 2007 137,729 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

advise tracking check

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside outer cill damage

scratches to windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2006 123,710 miles

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

handbrake cables rough in operation but not dragging enough to fail

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 DKU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DKU, 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 DKU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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