MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
393,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK OFF SIDE FRONT
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SF03 UXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 UXV, 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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SF03 UXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2003.
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