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SF03 UUE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

272,493 mi
Last recorded272,493 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 272,493 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 262,348 miles

cover broken o/s/r damper

part of centre stop not working

running out of reserve travel on park brake

Fail 22 Mar 2011 262,348 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

cover broken o/s/r damper

part of centre stop not working

running out of reserve travel on park brake

Pass 26 Mar 2010 249,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 235,189 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 235,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 219,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 196,574 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 172,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 140,210 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 113,792 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 UUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

SF03 UUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SF03 UUE safe to buy?

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