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SF03 DNV

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,268 mi
Last recorded193,268 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 193,268 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 184,756 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 173,553 miles

N/S handbrake reading low

N/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Taxi meter time 3mins slow

Pass 19 Jul 2010 164,998 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 162,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 149,462 miles

slight lift on nearside front top suspenion mounting

Fail 3 Dec 2009 149,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear foot brake poor and hand brake

slight lift on nearside front top suspenion mounting

Pass 29 May 2009 140,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 131,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 122,735 miles

Centre stop light [some bulbs not working]

Pass 29 Nov 2007 112,413 miles

front brake imbalance just met 22,/,

offside number plate light interminant fault

Pass 31 May 2007 100,326 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 27 Nov 2006 89,873 miles

offside front side light poor

Pass 26 May 2006 76,275 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 59,569 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 47,578 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 DNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNV, 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 DNV registered?

SF03 DNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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