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SF03 FBU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,014 mi
Last recorded104,014 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 FBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 104,014 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 102,561 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,814 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 101,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,431 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 94,430 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 87,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,654 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,080 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 80,224 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 76,531 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 72,177 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 64,460 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,505 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 FBU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

SF03 FBU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is SF03 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 FBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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