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SF03 FCL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,980 mi
Last recorded177,980 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 FCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 177,980 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 5 Feb 2013 159,470 miles

osf lower ball joint cover worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 159,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

osf lower ball joint cover worn

Fail 25 Jan 2012 139,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

childseats fitted to n/s/r+o/s/r

Pass 25 Jan 2012 139,039 miles

childseats fitted to n/s/r+o/s/r

Pass 28 Jan 2011 115,641 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 115,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre 2.5mm

slight leak offside front cv boot

Pass 5 Feb 2010 92,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 92,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 70,090 miles

both rear tyres 3.5mm

child seat fitted offside rear + nearside rear

knock from engine

slight wear both front anti roll bar bushes

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,811 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 26,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FCL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

SF03 FCL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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