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SF03 ETU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,000 mi
Last recorded134,000 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 ETU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 134,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 104,961 miles

Central exhaust broken (exhaust sill supported)

Central heat shield insecure

emissions test pass (printout fail)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 90,348 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 90,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,361 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 81,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 55,844 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 55,843 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front tyres 2-3mm

Small hole in centre exhaust system.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs grooved

Pass 9 Oct 2010 45,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,551 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,121 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,948 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 ETU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

SF03 ETU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is SF03 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 ETU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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