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SF03 EPP

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

263,725 mi
Last recorded263,725 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2012 263,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 258,260 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 258,260 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,278 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 51,278 miles

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

ADVISE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON.

ADVISE BOTH FRONT SHOCK ADSORBERS WEAK.

ADVISE STEERING RACK.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 243,933 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 243,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 210,997 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 156,695 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 156,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 108,902 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 EPP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 EPP, 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 EPP registered?

SF03 EPP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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The MOT history for SF03 EPP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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