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SF03 EOV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,910 mi
Last recorded206,910 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 EOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 206,910 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 206,892 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 206,817 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 175,741 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 175,537 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 175,155 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 163,608 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 163,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 95,360 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 95,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,528 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,022 miles

advise both front tyres 3mm

advise n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,861 miles

parking brake pass criteria just met

Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,125 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 EOV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EOV, 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 EOV registered?

SF03 EOV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is SF03 EOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 EOV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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