MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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.
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.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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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