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SF03 EPL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,142 mi
Last recorded156,142 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 EPL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 156,142 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp some segments inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 156,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rigid pipe at rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering component leaking of steering rack leaking fluid. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rigid pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached movement in front bush / bolt. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking of steering rack leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder rigid pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp some segments inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 149,884 miles

Advise front and rear tyres of different profile . front 60 - rear 65.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 on 2mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper high level stop lamp has a few segments (less than 50% ) not working.

Fail 1 Aug 2019 149,884 miles

Advise front and rear tyres of different profile . front 60 - rear 65.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 on 2mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper high level stop lamp has a few segments (less than 50% ) not working.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 141,131 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 141,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 131,407 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 131,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust mounting broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 inch blade (8.2.2)

Advise Offside rear brakes squeaking when operated

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,150 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 123,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,885 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 115,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 108,888 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 101,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 86,417 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 77,092 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 77,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 67,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,799 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,293 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,871 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,177 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 EPL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EPL, 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 EPL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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