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SF03 DPK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,786 mi
Last recorded126,786 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 126,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 126,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,462 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 120,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 115,468 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 109,316 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 103,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Dec 2013 98,376 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,436 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 85,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,528 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 74,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on and car just passed emissions test

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,579 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 54,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,492 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 DPK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DPK, 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 DPK registered?

SF03 DPK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for SF03 DPK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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